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The interplay of light and dark creates the mood and movement of our days. We're used to adjusting to whatever we get on a day-to-day basis. Perfect balance is rare, which is perhaps why humans have for millennia celebrated the two equinoxes of the solar year. Gather wisdom like the last of the summer's sunbeams to use as a guide in the season of Libra.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The most memorable adventure will be the one you stumble upon, so let serendipity lead. Say yes to opportunities that come your way, even if they don't immediately grab your attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're in a period of exploration, which is a natural and valuable part of finding what truly resonates with you. Trying new things and deciding they aren't for you isn't quitting -- it's learning.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You feel like you're falling behind, but there's something good about it. In the catching up, you'll find out just how strong, smart and able you are. Recovery is in your nature.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You value quality over quick wins. You'll refine your work, honor your craft and respect your audience. Rather than rushing into the market, you will take the time to make sure it's as good as you can possibly make it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Like egg whites whipped into a meringue, weird situations can turn into something sweetly amazing when given enough vigor. Your cosmic gift will be a burst of enthusiasm to fuel a transformation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You can focus on things that can easily and normally happen, but that's not a dream, and it doesn't have wings. Life sends you soaring when you welcome the state of naive wonder that has you imagining the unlikely or impossible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Big ideas don't always shout. Big events can be small gestures. Big relationships, adventures and personal milestones won't come marching in like a parade. Get ready for a gigantic, quiet, subtle moment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don't waste time debating the value or morality of things. Focus on relevance. Focus on fit. Focus on your own preferences. What doesn't sit right with you might be great for someone else, and the reverse is true, too.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The thing you used to call a problem has transformed into something different. You now see it as a challenge, a matter of curiosity or a signal pointing you in a better direction. Perspective shifts power the change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Because you take the time to get to know people well, you're good at predicting how relationships will go. Certain people defy your prediction, though, and will throw you for a loop when you least expect them to, which is part of their appeal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You go into new situations with twinkling eyes and your head held high. Is this a ruse? Are you tricking yourself into confidence or fronting to serve it to strangers? Maybe, but it's for the good of all. Your smile attracts the best.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You think that what you want is out of reach, but the truth is, it's just out of focus. Relax and look again. Get another angle on it. Change the light. Once you see what is true about this, all you'll have to do is hold out your hand.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 22). This trip around the sun, you'll bank on a talent. that will be highlighted, applauded and presented in a variety of contexts. More highlights: a variety of relationships, some sweet and friendly, some surprising and quirky. Then there are brief but wonderful times and slow-growing ties that gain momentum, depth and breadth in your life. Gemini and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 1, 4, 44 and 13.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: When Joan Jett belted out the lyric "I love rock 'n' roll," the world shared her love and made a long-running No. 1 hit of her hard-edged, hard beat-driven anthem. Timelessness is a Virgo quality Jett lives as she rolls continuously through rock's landscape, touring with The Blackhearts, acting in movies, voicing animation, collaborating with artists like Miley Cyrus and sharing her journey in the documentary "Bad Reputation."

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