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Looking at the scene from an artistic point of view, the elements settle differently. Dark and light may contrast, but it's not because one is good and the other is evil. It's because both are necessary to make out the picture. Similarly, chaos isn't inherently ugly, and organization isn't inherently beautiful. The solar square to Pluto offers a larger context to help make sense of it all.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Change will happen exponentially. One move will have three effects, and suddenly, there are nine results, then 27, and on and on. Whatever you give, make sure it's golden and something that will have a benefit when duplicated and amplified.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll be detoured, but that doesn't mean you'll be off course. Maybe it's not for everyone, but this is the right path for you. It will provide just the right amount of challenge and the most fitting rewards.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Trust in the processes you can't control, which will be most of them. All you have to control is one little wheel to get exactly where you want to go. Life is a barge, and the hands on the captain's wheel are yours.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). To be overly focused on seeking approval or trying to be liked by others would only diminish your ability to be graceful in social situations. Instead of relying on others for validation, cultivate your own sense of happiness and comfort.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Balance is key, not just in work but also in play and passion. Overindulging, even in things you love, can lead to burnout or diminish their value. Taking breaks and moderating your intensity allows you to sustain your energy over time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're not always in the mood to compete, but when it's game time, you will rise to the occasion regardless. That winning instinct will kick in as the spirit of competition fuels and quickens you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). By respecting and valuing yourself the way you want others to, you set the standard for how they should treat you. Let go of something you were doing just to gain someone's approval. It signals to others that you won't compromise yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even though you could point out the problems around you, why not save them for your notebook? You'll put it to good use, jotting down both issues and what's going right -- so when the time comes to speak, you'll do so thoughtfully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You wish for fresh delights. Have you used up all the opportunities for joy in your immediate environment? Of course not, but it takes someone new on the scene to stir things up and reveal the hidden magic still waiting to be explored.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The need for approval and acceptance is primal -- a form of intelligence evolved over millennia. It's not a weakness but a fact of the human condition. It's totally natural to care a little more about validation than we want to.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Love is a quality of attention. The opposite of love isn't hate -- it's neglect. Where there is a lack of focus and interaction, there's a lack of love. You'll take the initiative to actively engage, listen and nurture connections. Love thrives.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Returning to the basics is in order. It would be easy to get so caught up in advanced techniques or ideas that you overlook the power of the fundamentals. Going back to the core principles will uncover anything you might have missed.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 23). Your year sparkles with happy news, exciting events and outrageous fun, with you at the center of the story. You live by your optimism and a sense of adventure that extends to your social life and the relationships you seek as well as to your creative endeavors. More highlights: hot tickets, justice served, and a business that booms, keeping your skills sharp and your resources plush enough to be generous. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 28, 5, 7, 30 and 26.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Recently, 7UP released a limited-edition canned version of the Shirley Temple, sparking nostalgia among fans. Shirley Temple was a tap-dancing ray of sunshine in the Great Depression and is, to this day, the youngest person to earn an Academy Award, which she accepted at the age of 6 for her outstanding contribution to cinema. The curly-topped Taurus ambassador had four natal luminaries in Aries, the sign of youth, vitality and feisty spirit. Her Neptune, the dream planet, was in entertaining Leo.

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