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A hundred years ago a typical person, especially in rural areas, might have owned fewer than 100 items total. Today's estimates suggest an average American household contains 300,000 items. Sooner or later, your possessions end up possessing you -- or at least tying up your time, energy and money in their maintenance, storage and use. What is worth having?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Cells multiply to create life. Repeated words shift in meaning. Habits evolve. The key message of the day is that what you do repeatedly defines your reality, so it's important to be mindful of your actions and thoughts because they shape what comes next.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Peace and clarity come from rising above personal ambition, fear and desire. Most find it difficult, but you slip off ego-driven concerns like a sweater and achieve a higher perspective and full immersion in the present moment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Only fix what's broken -- like, really broken. To "repair" a nonissue wastes time, and to tinker with what's already working well is just plain foolish. Instead, focus on building on your successes; turn something good into something even better.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The way you interact with others teaches people how to treat you. But because you're so used to your own patterns, you might not recognize them. When an outsider points things out you didn't see, it may feel uncomfortable, but the sharing is invaluable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Unresolved feelings linger in your mind. Even though you've moved forward in many ways, there's a part of you that still seeks closure, and you'll get it -- both through external circumstances and through your own inner growth and understanding.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It takes one to know one. To recognize something in someone else because you share that same quality or have been around it, studied it or just have a strong intuitive inclination toward it, brings on a rush of emotion today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Challenge yourself, but make sure the vision you pursue aligns with your natural strengths, preferences and even your weaknesses. To thrive in this journey will take self-discovery and self-acceptance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Caring how things look doesn't make you superficial. Altering aesthetics according to taste is an age-old practice that's been leveraged as influence even before the beginning of civilization. Use your talent with pride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There's a sense of urgency around what you want today. Subtle changes aren't enough to create the transformation you seek. The answer will be something rebellious and groundbreaking. It will require you to trust instinct over logic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A familiar situation feels stagnant. You'll get unstuck when you can see it in a different light. This won't just happen on its own. Step away, change your environment and expose yourself to something different to break the spell of your routine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Common relationship challenges like money, responsibility and parenting may cause conflict. There's a chance for breakthrough communication. Lead with tenderness and good fortune favors you. You'll overcome disagreements and come to an understanding.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone you know gets bored easily and needs constant excitement to keep the relationship interesting. You're up to the challenge, though you sometimes wonder if you should be. Is genuine connection really this much work?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 26). The stars wrap you in warmth and possibility this year, and you'll feel the world open just for you. A heartfelt wish finds its way into reality in an unexpected form. More highlights: A new circle of friends brings laughter and leads to invites and travel. You'll master something that once intimidated you. A powerful ally clears the way for your next big move. Cancer and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 2, 24, 30 and 46.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Channing Tatum begins production on "Alpha Gang," a film that reunites Tatum with Zoe Kravitz, rekindling their professional collaboration following their recent breakup. Tatum is an earthy Taurus, born when the moon, Jupiter and Saturn were all in the highly disciplined sign of Virgo. This combination shows in Tatum's mastery of movement and ability to gain and drop weight for various roles.

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