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MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions after 5 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

This is a powerful day with respect to your relations with friends and how you interact with groups, clubs and organizations. Something different might take place that transforms your relationships with one person or a group. This is meaningful.

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                                The Good Place star Kristen Bell is 46 today.

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The Good Place star Kristen Bell is 46 today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

I call you the financial wizard of the zodiac. (It’s true.) Something unusual might make you rethink your future life direction, especially with respect to your financial power. You might see something new is possible. You might also see what is not possible. You might see what to let go of and what to keep.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

A planetary combo will urge you to overhaul your life in a regenerative way. You might re-align your purpose and your future goals in a new way, Perhaps you see you have the ability and know-how to do something — simply because it is possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

A planetary alignment will affect you. It will give you the confidence to go after something you want. (Perhaps you have always wanted it.) Now you see what is doable, maybe because you believe you can finally financially swing it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

At a deep level, you want to make meaningful changes in your closest relationships because of your desires and needs. (There’s a limit to what you will put up with or accept.) You see how things must be so you can steer your life the way you want. It’s a conscious choice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Even though you have your guilty pleasures, more than most signs, you are aware of hygiene, healthy habits and good eating. Something might create a revolutionary approach within you on how to improve your health or job. It’s exciting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You appreciate beauty; and at this time, a planetary aspect might reveal new ways for you to create beauty, make art or value your leisure time. You might come to a new understanding of the balance between work and play that fits you best.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Something is occurring in your life that gives you a new appreciation of home and family. It’s a deeper understanding of what is important, along with a better understanding of how you can make decisions to bring what you want closer to your own reality.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might experience an epiphany of sorts related to your communication style. This could be about talking to everyday contacts, siblings, neighbours and relatives. It could be about your approach to writing, teaching and studying. Whatever it is — it’s a breakthrough.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You like well-planned endings. Security matters to you. However, some kind of breakthrough with respect to your finances, possessions or wealth in general will make you look at things with new eyes. You might see new possibilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Some kind of internal change is taking place that makes you feel regenerated or perhaps liberated — possibly both. (This is not casual.) Whatever this is, it’s very real and will affect your life and how you relate to others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are sensitive and also mystical. Even you know you are intuitive. At this time, something intangible is taking place that is bringing about a shift in your spiritual values. You can feel it. And it is good.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

Actress Kristen Bell (1980) shares your birthday. You’re enthusiastic, empathetic and friendly. You believe in the greatest good for the greatest number. This year you will receive recognition for your hard work and past efforts. Expect praise, a promotion, kudos, awards — the spotlight. Seize opportunities and act on them. Expect to gain power and leadership.

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