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The tension between the Taurus sun and Mars in Leo reminds us that happiness is too transient to use as a goal. It's like making a milestone out of a bunny. You can't possibly arrive at such a marker because, once you get close, it hops away. Make integrity the goal -- it's the value that sticks. Let happiness hop on over in its own timing, and it just might surprise you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Listening is the skill that takes years to master, and many never get there. Even people who are paid to be good listeners can struggle to do so, which you'll witness today. Keeping your information simple and clear will help them immensely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your unpredictability attracts. People will tell you that you react in ways they didn't see coming, but you're not here for their entertainment. You just have a sense that certain opportunities are for you, and you act on them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There's a mystery to solve. Stay open-minded and gather all the facts before making a judgment, just like a detective who waits for all the evidence. This one has a twist. One surprising revelation could change everything.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your curiosity is insatiable today. It won't be enough for you to see what is and take it at face value. You want to know the underlying forces, to understand how those forces are exerting themselves and why. You'll get answers, mostly through observation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your natural charisma and presence will have a powerful effect on others more than the specific words you say. Your energy, tone, and unspoken intentions will send a message that's understood by like minds who respond in your favor.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The problem at hand is the perfect excuse to ask for advice, help and collaboration. Sometimes the greatest breakthroughs come when we let go of the need to "do it alone" and let others bring what's missing. Collective effort will be magical.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you are face-to-face with a problem, turn around. Try to see the world from the problem's point of view. It sounds strange, but by getting on the other side, you can join the flow like a surfer joining a wave, working with the situation rather than against it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Comparing two completely different things (like apples and oranges) isn't useful. Instead of judging things by the same standard, you'll recognize their unique qualities and find ways to make the most of them. This mindset helps you appreciate differences.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Familiar thoughts and patterns will play out like a script you've been following for years. Today you clearly see your choice in this -- you don't have to stick to the old play. You'll rewrite it, change your response and break free.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Commit to seeing your purpose through without worrying so much about how long it will take. Truly, the timeline is less important than you think. What matters is all you gain on the way to this eventual achievement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Secrets are valuable. This is why people tend to exchange them rather than give them away freely. As we share our secrets, we gradually expose deeper parts of who we truly are, fostering intimacy and understanding.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A particular idea will take center stage in your mind, influencing your actions and perspective as much as a lead character drives a story. Its significance depends on how much attention and belief you invest in it -- if you treat it as important, it will be.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 20). Your ambition is crackling with energy in this year of moving toward so much more of the good stuff than you've known in the past. You're taking yourself seriously, and the world responds. Your projects, your vision, your undeniable presence -- all of it is growing. More highlights: Family makes you proud, earnings increase, and a club celebrates you. Aquarius and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 12, 1, 40 and 16.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: From "King Kong" to "Tootsie" to "American Horror Story," Jessica Lange brings a captivating complexity to every role. Lange recently reunited with Ed Harris for a film adaptation of the classic drama "Long Day's Journey Into Night." Next up? Lange will portray Joan Didion in the film adaptation of "The Year of Magical Thinking." On the day of her birth, the sun, Mercury and Venus were in Taurus, the sign of sensuality and luxury.

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