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The book about dogs suggests that the dachshund can be ferocious, and the Great Dane might be a gentle giant. On this day of as many lucky aspects as there are challenging ones, the metaphor applies. The size of a problem will not be a reliable indicator of its impact. A seemingly big trouble may be very easily and sweetly resolved, while a tiny detail warrants vigilance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You keep wondering if there's a talent inside you waiting to show itself. The wondering is truth trying to get your attention. Follow the instinct to experiment. Believe the inner voice that says, "This seems like something I should be doing more of."

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's a day to shore up discrepancies, pay debts, collect on favors and generally find ways to restore the balance inside of relationships. The dynamics that are well balanced today will be fruitful tomorrow.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Relationships are shoes. A lot of them don't fit right away, but the quality shoes will form to your feet over time, and you can walk many miles in them. The cheap ones cut and chafe and don't change much until they break.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're so aware of the rules today, and even more than that, the restrictions of your role. It may feel like too much is keeping you in place, limiting your options, preventing you from the destiny you have dreamed for yourself. But no. There are still dozens of paths to try. You got this.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Approach interactions with trust and curiosity. Not every action hides an agenda. Most people are just moving according to their nature. Trust first, analyze later. Give yourself the gift of openness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Like refined sugar, some people are so sweet that when they leave, they take your blood sugar down with them, causing an inevitable crash. You are not deterred, though you may pace yourself. Intermittency is what makes it a treat.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People respond best to leaders who are humble and diligent. Today, you're in charge in a low-key way. Working alongside your team creates mutual respect and encourages collaboration. This is also how you learn what's really going on in the group culture.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll navigate nuance very well, deciding what to wear, say and do to blend into a particular environment. This isn't about people-pleasing or being a chameleon; it's about reducing friction and getting rid of anything that might keep you from connecting.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're so encouraging to others that sometimes people forget that you, too, need encouragement. Then again, it might be time to seek more supportive energy. Take a moment to notice who helps you and who doesn't. Once you focus on your allies, momentum returns naturally.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). So many things that happened in the past were beyond your control. Now you have the wisdom and maturity to realize there's no blame to be taken or given for it, just respect for what you've made of it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are simply excellent at reading certain social cues, especially the ones that indicate discomfort or disapproval. You are less adept at recognizing when someone is crazy about you, but if you tune in, you'll see it very clearly today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's easy to push, but it takes wisdom to let the natural current pull you. Like water, you'll find the path of least resistance. Your gentle ways will open the opportunities that were once beyond reach.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 15). This is your Year of Exceptional Attunement in which you master details, seize opportunities, sense feelings and generally sync up to the world around you. Awareness is not always easy, but it's always worth it. More highlights: You'll be appointed to a position and entrusted with treasures. You'll get the wonderful news you've waited for. And you'll find a lucrative outlet that brings abundance in more ways than one. Virgo and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 2, 19, 30 and 28.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire, influence and change lives. The Martin Luther King III Foundation and the NFL have collaborated for the "Realizing the Dream" initiative which engages youth, educators and communities worldwide in performing 100 million hours of community service by 2029. That will align with the centennial of Dr. King's birth, which was a day when Mercury was in the humanitarian sign of Aquarius and the moon was in spiritual Pisces. "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence." -- Martin Luther King Junior

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