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The Scorpio new moon is a most fitting omen on All Saints' Day, closely linked to Hallowmas and Dia de los Muertos, where families celebrate their deceased loved ones. These festivals of honor have been celebrated for well over 1,000 years, evolving in practice but retaining a central role of remembering our ancestors in the season of transformation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Discretion is one of your superpowers, and others can sense it, even if they never quite catch you in action because you're keeping all your cards close to the vest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). As far as you're concerned, happiness that comes at someone else's expense isn't happiness at all. You make it your business to know what the real story is. Your moral compass is sharp, and you'll seek fairness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The focus is on relationships and interdependence. Don't hesitate to ask for help and offer it in return; it's how we thrive together. Also, even if it feels like a luxury, take the time to exercise because the mental clarity you gain will be priceless.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your creativity is ever-evolving. You've got the core ideas, and you'll land in a dream collaboration -- the sort that doesn't make you second-guess your moves as you commit to turning out the best craft possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Too much attention too soon can smother even the best concepts. Let things grow on their own without hovering over them. Your ideas spread like wildfire when they're given space to breathe.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People won't ask for what they really need. For instance, they ask for advice when they really want approval, or they ask for input when they really want attention, funding, or, in today's case, something more subtle like a feeling of power.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Beware of the smile that spreads across the mouth but never reaches the eyes. The eyes are supposed to be the starting point. Real smiles will come from true hearts and point to sweet opportunities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Having candy or not having candy isn't a reason to cry. But, just ask any 2-year old, insignificant events can significantly impact the mood for those with a limited perspective. Broadened your perspective and a "candy" crisis will matter less.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There's something occupying too much of your mental space. It's draining your energy without offering a solution. Let it go so you can redirect your focus to something productive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It's a trope of crime movies -- the board of pictures, facts, evidence and the red yarn making connections. Today there's a mystery to put together... not a crime, but a complex issue with characters and timelines and connections that are best sorted in a visual way. You're so close to a breakthrough.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You've seen things go off track, and you've also gone the distance with projects that came to full fruition. So while it doesn't always seem like you know what you're doing, on a very basic level you most certainly do, so trust yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Relationships go through different temperatures and tones. Don't let the one that's been simmering for too long become a reductive mess. Welcome a change in any direction to shake things up with spice and intrigue.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 1). Though you put people first, your ambitions still get a fair amount of focus. You'll finally achieve something that's been on your heart for years, and with it, a newfound confidence in your own power. More highlights: Your gift for empathy will shine, opening key connections. You'll adventure with someone who expands your palate of enjoyments. Taurus and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 13, 38, 21 and 16.

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