Venus and Neptune square off, indicating tension between generations. Neptune, known as the higher octave of Venus, is a parental figure and a more concentrated version of certain characteristics. A clash of older and younger people will ultimately teach something to all involved who are willing to seek understanding and listen.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's nothing more charismatic than happiness. Products promise beauty. Lotions, potions, accessories and accouterments are there for the purchase, and yet none have the attractive power of your genuine smile.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your energy is well-applied to cleaning, building, fixing or growing things. You're inspired by those with a similar work ethic to yours (see Capricorn and Virgo) and will be much more productive with these types around.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're the glue. You'll keep everyone together. Once people start peeling off and doing their own thing it gets harder to stay in touch. Play your "music" loud enough for all to hear and they will dance to this song for a time.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have someone's complete love. You are much harder on yourself than this person will ever be. Try to see yourself the way this person sees you and you'll be much kinder to yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you know how to reach your goal, but don't do what's necessary to get there, it might be that the goal is not quite right for you. If it were, you'd want it enough to do what it takes. A liberating realization will free you to find a better fit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Planets orbit the sun, moths fly at the lightbulb, humans gather around a fire. Today's "fire" will come in the form of some incendiary topic. It's a fine opportunity to practice discretion, steer clear of gossip and take the high road.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Superstars are human too. You don't really know someone until you understand their vulnerabilities and shortcomings. Though you admire someone's star quality, you've an even deeper love and appreciation for their humanity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Life isn't fair, but at least the division of chores can be. If one person is constantly cleaning up after the other, it will get old fast. Is everyone pulling their weight? If not, you can remedy that today and prevent resentment tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As the sky watches clouds drift through, some puffy, some ominous and dark, so you watch a variety of thoughts cross your mind. None call for immediate action. Soon the wind will change, clearing your mind: a reset.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Too many choices hang a question mark over an entire experience. Narrow it down. Let your instinct guide you to the top three options. It will be easier to decide the best of three and move on from there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The day is marked by the adrenaline rush of social fun. A bold playfulness is inside you, just waiting for permission to emerge. But you don't need anyone else's permission, only your own.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You recognize that there is something you need to learn to become the person you want to be. Training is available in many forms: formal, informal, in books or in person. You'll have the luxury of choice.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 14). Anyone can be impressed by dream destinations and museum curations, and you'll certainly get your share of typically lovely sights. But it takes a special eye to see uncommon beauty in common things, and this is your superpower and a daily practice. A few of your finds will not only be soul-lifting but also lucrative. Pisces and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 27, 1, 44 and 17.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Even before playing the world's nastiest P.E. teacher, Sue Sylvester of "Glee," Emmy-winning Jane Lynch has worked nonstop. Lynch appears in no fewer than six television series in 2022! Sun, Mercury and Venus in Cancer indicate the highly sensitive nature that many comedians share. Cancer crabs learn to protect themselves with the hard shell and pincers of humor.

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