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There are things we could do to alleviate the pressures of life, but the course of action doesn't always seem worthwhile. What if it's the pressures that are holding the whole thing together? Sometimes they bind us to a pattern that keeps life on the rails. The intersection of a solar change is a reminder that at some level, these are choices. You're free to choose differently, too.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're compelled at times toward stoicism and tapping exclusively into inner resources, though it can be just as right to lean on the people you trust. They need to feel needed, too. If you do everything alone, you deprive others of a bond.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It will be up to you to set yourself up for success. Don't just plan it but go through the motions of the plan. Be like a drummer, setting up a rhythm for life to follow. A good beat will command the dance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You think about exciting possibilities and impossibilities. Dreams can be limitless, so why limit them? Then you turn the dream into a plan with plenty of limits. Limits are what allow you the structure you need to really go for it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You've felt the kind of pain, excitement or need that someone close to you is now experiencing and are filled with recognition and knowing. Sensing the inner world of others is a gift, an opportunity, a power and a responsibility.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Don't overthink it. Sometimes, the more you try to figure everything out, the more tangled it gets. Your heart knows what matters. Let it lead and everything else will fall into place. Feel your way forward, step by step.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will pay better attention to the stories you're telling yourself. Are they true? Are they serving you? Don't obsess about whether someone likes you. Do you like them? Pay attention to your heart's narrative.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's easy to get caught up in everyone else's opinions, but the real story is yours to write. Are you taking enough time to process the world the way only you can? Likely, it's going to happen through a creative or self-care practice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Remember when you and your dear friend were just two strangers hoping to stumble upon some common ground? As you move through the fresh faces, keep in mind that one of them could be your next good friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). To understand what's not working, you have to hear the noise, feel the friction or experience the frustration of being stuck. These incongruent parts are ultimately the keys to getting everyone and everything moving in the same direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Even though your clever mind can make any number of useful associations, you are also wise enough to realize that not everything has to be about something. Some things just are. To be and let be -- that is peace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It's beautiful when people support you through hard times and celebrate you through good times. The second kind of supporter is harder to find in competitive worlds, and when that golden friend comes along, don't let them go.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone will mold their thoughts and deeds around your influence. It's a responsibility you didn't ask for directly, but you readily accept it as part of what comes with sharing your world.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 20). You are boldly yourself -- an optimist who believes in love, friendship and second chances. Your investment in hope will pay off for you, not always directly, but always beautifully. More highlights: You'll accept a promotion. You'll forge exceptionally close relationships. An impromptu road trip will make your personal history as a top 10 favorite adventure. Virgo and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 18, 33, 12 and 16.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Once upon a time, the fictional Jim and Pam of "The Office" were a favorite coupling, and now the real-life John and Emily are among Hollywood's most adored duos. Libra is the sign of partnerships of all kinds, and with natal sun and moon in Libra, John Krasinski shows his Libra skill in beautiful and productive relationships that run the gamut of personal, professional and even imaginary.

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