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The gates swing open to the garden of Taurus season, so if your allergies allow it, breathe the sweet fragrance of this offering from Venus. It's a season when sensuality and slowing down are favored; life's pleasures are for those who savor them. There's also a focus on grounding and building whether physically, financially or through heartfelt relationships.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You don't quit. Your persistence has served you in the past, and it will serve you even more in the future. You'll continue to make art out of pain, comedy out of discomfort, friendships out of thin air. You are electric.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It takes confidence to be mysterious, and you have that. One must be cool enough to linger in the tension of the unknown, which would be nerve-wracking for those who need validation and acceptance. Your magnetism is strong today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When kids play grown-up, they zero in on the fun stuff -- glamorous jobs, big decisions, total freedom. But real adulthood? It's mostly what you're doing today: errands, bills and resisting the urge to make reckless choices just because you can. Still, it pays off in a way your inner child would love.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You only have access to your half of the relationship, so it's impossible to truly know how the other person is experiencing it. Yet, you'll try your best, projecting yourself into what you imagine their perspective might be. Even if you don't get it right, the effort fosters mutual respect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The way people regard us is shaped by their own limitations or misunderstandings, not necessarily a reflection of who we truly are. You're moving toward the realization that you don't need to know another person's opinion to move forward.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you know how to reach your goal but don't do what's necessary to get there, something needs to change. Is it the goal? Is it you? When the match is right, you'll want to do what it takes. Today brings a liberating realization freeing you to find a better fit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A casual relationship is slipping naturally into your rhythm. It blends effortlessly with the beat of your life, like an instrument that suddenly makes the whole track groove better. Before long, you'll wonder how you ever made music without it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's a vulnerability that comes custom fitted to the way you care about someone. Care deeply, and liability deepens, too, which can be frightening. To invest in someone is to hand over a bit of control. When you choose well, it's worth it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The thread of family is a connection worthy of the work, which can be considerable. Familial relationships are often tangled and unpredictable, with confusing emotional connections. But despite the twists and turns, the ties endure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Carnival rides give you clear signals when it's time to get off; everything slows down, and you're gently brought back to the ground. The ride you're on now won't offer such obvious cues, but you'll pay attention, and instinct will tell you when to step off.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are completely loved by someone who sees you in the best possible light. You're far harder on yourself than they would ever be. But today, you see yourself through their eyes -- and you're so much kinder to yourself because of it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Certain safeties and assurances are a given for you today. Many would consider this a charmed life. The privilege isn't lost on you. You don't regard the tasks before you as things you have to do so much as get to do.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 19). The world will celebrate something you make because it has you in it -- your voice, your perspective, your heart. Love takes on a passionate new dimension, bringing deep fulfillment. More highlights: Your specialized interests will bring you into new projects and lucrative arrangements. An uplifting mentor will be an inspiration and guiding light to you, and surprising perks will arise as the relationship develops. You'll apply your talent to helping family. Virgo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 40, 12, 31 and 33.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Ever-vibrant Aries, Kate Hudson stars in the new Netflix series "Running Point," a sports-centric workplace comedy centered around the Los Angeles Lakers. Hudson's astral fire is also represented on social media where she shares insights into her professional projects and personal life. The spontaneous enthusiasm of her sun, Mercury and Mars in Aries is teamed with the soulful compassion and ethereal beauty of Venus in Pisces.

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