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Dorothy made the pilgrimage to present her story to the powerful wizard who could help. But he wasn't a wizard; he didn't have the powers she needed. At least the disappointment led her to learn that she could help herself. Mercury rides in on a magic bubble with the magic wand of Jupiter, pointing to the shoes that were always on our feet.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're willing to revisit an old conversation. Returning with new insight makes a difference. Silence will do some of the work. Space gives people time to process. See what remains after the initial wave of reaction passes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Making it look easy is the essence of mastery. Today, there is simply no question about it -- you've mastered the skill. You also happen to look cool and effortless in its execution, so of course this invites imitation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you take responsibility for your part in things, you don't bother to qualify it. And you're willing to do whatever it takes to repair what's broken and resolve what's conflicted. Owning your actions builds credibility.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Go back to the beginning. Define your original goal with numbers, dates and conditions. Make the target concrete again, and your mind will stop drifting and start building pathways that connect current reality to the destination.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You've taught yourself so much through trial and error. You're good at figuring things out without getting permission or formal training. It does take courage. It also takes extra resources. Invest. Set yourself up for success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Things don't come together all at once. This project has stages. Stage one is the front door. Stage two shows you who you can trust. Stage three has you learning what to leverage. Each stage has rules and rewards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People's feelings are very important to protect today, mostly by keeping interactions light and positive. Watch your tone as closely as your words. A steady voice can keep a difficult exchange from tipping into something too charged to contain.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Deadlines can be stressful, but it's even more stressful to think a timeline might stretch on and on. Of course big goals often demand seasons of work. You'll be considering practicalities and deciding what you're willing to take on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone could use a moment of grace, and you'll know exactly how to offer it, whether with a word, a pause or a choice that preserves dignity. Acts like these build a reputation that opens doors and returns value over time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Complexity is the enemy of progress. A system you actually use beats the fancy one that sits untouched. Better organization gives your mind space for creative and strategic thinking. Simple tools help, too, such as a notebook, a calendar or a short list.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have your own ideas about what constitutes success, and society's notions are much too narrow for you. You'll be reminded that just because there's a consensus, it doesn't make an idea correct for all -- or indeed for any.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A dynamic that once felt promising reveals itself to be something different from what you thought it would be. Maybe it's no one's fault; it's just a misunderstanding or mismatched needs. Now your interest drifts, seeking a better fit.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 13). It's your Year of Electric Connection, where people enter your life sparking and you know just how to wire up and plug in the powerful collaborations, teams and deals. It's exciting. It's lucrative. And it animates more than just your world. More highlights: A long-term plan reaches completion. Your reputation grows, attracting a variety of new and different offers. You'll travel in a small group. Capricorn and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 6, 29, 3 and 33.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Between the second "Batman," the third "Dune" and the countless myths of the epic "The Odyssey," Robert Pattinson is racking up the projects and popcorn receipts like the perennial star he is. Pattinson's natal sun and Mercury in Taurus, and Jupiter in imaginative Pisces point to the endless supply of creativity reflected in his commitment to exploring the depths of human experience, often through superhuman characters.

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