Today's Scorpio sun and Pisces moon fold the calendar into spirit time. The veil thins; saints crowd the air with memory. On this day in medieval Europe, people baked "soul cakes" for beggars, who promised to pray for the dead. Bells tolled to comfort souls in purgatory. Food was left outside for wandering spirits. A paradox: Honoring the dead tends to sharpen the pulse of the living.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Growth is happening, but it comes in fits and starts. You'll feel better if you focus on what you put in, not what you get out. Don't demand too much from the results right now. Keep expectations light.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You bring levity to scenes that would be so boring without you. You don't have to tell jokes to do it. There's a sparkle in your eye. You're amused, and that's enough to get others into your vibe.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It seems unlikely, but it's true: Subtraction will fix things. Cut back and watch things work better. Less clutter means more clarity; less noise means more harmony. Trim your guest list, your to-do list and your distractions.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Excuses are cheap; effort is expensive. You're paying in sweat, which is why you'll keep advancing while others stall. The harder it gets, the more interesting it gets, and the louder your cheering section becomes, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You find it easy to get along with most people around. Not all. That's actually a great thing. Friction trains you. A comfortable exchange isn't necessarily a success, and a tense exchange definitely isn't a failure; it's the lesson that hones your skill.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your feelings are like the dashboard light of a car; one signal, many possible causes. It could be a simple tune-up or something urgent. With steady calm and curiosity, you'll find the meaning and handle it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). At the poker game of life, the unknown factors are half the fun. Not knowing the other player's hand is what makes it a game. All you can do is guess and then play the cards you were dealt to the best of your ability.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Most people see what they want to see or what they don't want to see. Not you — not today. You'll seek an accurate understanding of the scene. You'll take a step back and ask others for their impressions — a wise and winning move.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your silence has weight. When you hold back a reaction, heads tilt. People wonder. The space you leave makes them fill in the blanks, and today, what they imagine gives you power.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll catch yourself halfway into a story you've told too many times and realize maybe you're already bored of it. The realization is a harbinger of excitement to come. You're about to start a brand-new chapter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A stranger notices you in a way that's oddly specific, like a comment on your shoes, your handwriting or your timing. When small, unexpected details are seen by someone on the outside, it's validating and can feel and mean something much larger than grand praise from someone familiar.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can trust in your executive function; your inner manager is strong. Notice that solutions don't require anything new. You have every resource you need, including a bit of discipline and abundant creativity.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 1). Welcome to your Year of the Original Voice. You'll say things that others can't, and it changes your standing. Work improves because your words carry weight. Love flourishes when you speak from the heart. More highlights: A crowd gathers around your ideas. A written piece sends you traveling. Financial thriving due to small but consistent discipline. Libra and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 22, 9, 39 and 25.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Over time, Penn Badgley has shifted from "pretty face in a teen show" to more complex, morally ambiguous roles and creative ventures, showing a willingness to evolve and take harder paths. As the sign of life and death, Scorpio artists thrive while presenting themes involving the contrasts and complexities of existence. Additionally, Badgley's Mars is in philanthropic Aquarius, making charitable work a priority, and he has been made a member of the National Celebrity Cabinet by the American Red Cross.

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