Stars -- Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Social duty calls. You don't have to answer. Your only true duty is to your own truth, which might seem at odds with the things people are asking you to do. When in doubt, wait for a clear signal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Something about the saying "Fake it till you make it" doesn't ring right with you. However, pretending is an excellent way to move toward your goal. Lose the self-judgment. Everyone has to start somewhere.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're bringing your talent to a new level. Hard work and attitude will overcome any lack of ability you may encounter. What you can't do now, you'll be able to do in three weeks time.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Is it destiny? You'll ask. The secret is this: Destiny is what you're creating right now with your thoughts and actions. Tonight features big personalities (including yours).

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Fireworks are to be expected. Be the strong one who stands up for the weak. Your protection is a valuable gift and will be seen as such after the drama blows over.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Maintain the belief that love is easy and there's nothing to worry about. When you do this, relationships get instantly breezy. Levity is exactly what's needed to re-energize your connections.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The old ennui sets in. Reach out to your favorite people. A spiritual person broadens your horizons. Perhaps it's time to take that pilgrimage you always talked about.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Meet the deadline. When you focus on the job that needs to get done by the end of the day, all time seems to stop and start on your command. So the trick is to get really focused!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Following your dreams is only possible if you have dreams in the first place. So forget about what's logical and likely to happen. Get unrealistic - until you do, you have no clue about what's possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Success is not about having "more," it's about having "different." Stars encourage you to figure out how you can make "different" happen in the next 48 hours.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're popular. You'll be shaking hands and kissing babies just like a politician. Your cause deserves it, even if your cause is simply to have a good time. Competitors consider you dangerous.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Relationships feel complex, political and delicate. Right and wrong are easily lost in a morass of artificial rules. Luckily, your moral compass, as long as you remember to use it, will keep you in line.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 7). You have a winning attitude and will make the most of the numerous opportunities you encounter this year. A door opens wide for you in January. Handle business in February, and there is ample pay in March. Many will be switching jobs (with the help of a friend's referral) in August, and the money is right. Virgo and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 2, 10, 40 and 14.

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