Are the events of our lives preordained, or can we truly choose our own destiny? Free will vs. predetermination is an age-old debate among philosophers and theologians. Today's stars suggest that the main determiner of destiny is in your own mind and heart. The sun and moon are both in Taurus, the most determined sign of the zodiac.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's a risk you've been considering for some time. This is the breakthrough you've been waiting for. You'll recognize a pattern and use the discovery to make a timely play.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's a time for glitz, glamour and show and a time for slipping under the radar and observing your advantage from that low position. Underplay your next move. Humility is not only a virtue; it's a tactic.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There is a difference between acting out of a desire to do what's right and acting out of fear of the repercussions that will happen when you do what's wrong. The former builds energy. The latter drains it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You've a talent for carefully organizing the chaos. It's amazing! You'll accidentally impress someone with your ability to stay calm and bring clarity to the picture.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don't have to actually be brave to do brave things. It's more about acting as a brave person would, and then making a habit of that. Follow through time and again. Before you know it, you're the real deal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're an excellent steward of your resources. Of course, the temptations are few now, but this will change. Take stock of the way you're managing and lay down some rules you can abide by for continued success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're ahead of your time in some way. Table the idea, and then get back in step with the others. When there's an opportunity to use this, you'll be ready to jump. For now it's better to stay in sync.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What would you do if you knew that the best is yet to come? Would you stop worrying and hedging your bets? Would you let go of something substandard in your life? All indications point to... the best really is yet to come!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Act on a whim. There's no guarantee it will turn out as hoped, but even if it doesn't it will be a lot more interesting than if you stuck to the "normal" way. The people around need spontaneity just like you do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You've a pressing desire to live differently. There's no better time to start. Do it today; repeat it tomorrow and the next day and the next. What you do daily will get easier until it's automatic and just part of how you are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Look for the small improvements. They can make a big difference. Be proud of the little steps; they'll add up. The person who makes slow progress makes progress indeed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When you love what's happening, you'll be enthusiastic on the inside, cool on the outside. When you don't love what's happening (but you know that they do), it's just the opposite.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 27). You've a checklist of things you want to accomplish this year. You'll hit a few, miss a few and stumble into bits of life that make you deeper and more exceptional than any list-worthy qualification ever could. The places you seek in August will inspire a lifestyle change. New friendships lead to work in October. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 46, 38, 11, 20 and 26.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "I'm a vain Capricorn pondering the ethics of face tuning. I've always known to put my best face forward on my dating profile. However, I've taken it to the next level with an app on my smartphone that gives me makeup, erases wrinkles and dark circles and even slims my face, narrows my nose and makes my eyes bigger. It's truly amazing! My friend says I'm teasing these men, fooling them into thinking I'm better looking than I am. Is this right?"

This question seems pretty typical of an ethical Capricorn (it would be hard to imagine a lighthearted Gemini or glamour-minded Leo taking this so seriously). The photo-editing tricks that used to be the secret skills of magazine editors are now so available, cheap and easy to use that a growing percentage of the general population uses them on the regular. It's gotten to the point that if you don't do some kind of tuning to your photos, you may find yourself at a disadvantage in the world of online dating! I don't see it as a matter of ethics so much as expectation management. Bottom line: Don't edit to the point that you can't live up to your photo in real life, natural charms notwithstanding.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "Duck Dynasty" star Si Robertson is a preacher, hunter, duck-call maker, buck commander and the author of "Si-Cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty's Favorite Uncle." An earthy Taurus born under an adventurous Sagittarius moon, Robertson has three planets in entertaining Leo, indicating a talent for bringing color (or camouflage, as the case may be) to the lives of others.

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