There's plenty of scientific evidence of how unprocessed pain alters minds, affects memories and distorts a person's sense of reality. The lunar conjunction to Neptune in empathetic Pisces advocates for graciousness, making allowances for others and affording large margins of error because one never can quite know what another person has been through.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll get into the kinds of things that will be a joy to follow through with. You know what you have time for, what feels right and what you're willing to sacrifice for. Pass on the rest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The old patterns get stodgy. You need fresh energy, and nothing provides it like a new person. As you break the ice, you get the sneaking suspicion you're going to remember these first impressions of a friend.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). "No judgment, but ..." is one way judgy sentences begin. "No offense, but ..." sets up offensive statements. "No disrespect ..." is what people say right before the fight. Your inclination to share less and keep your opinions to yourself will elevate your status.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you don't know the next play, think in terms of attraction. Which move are you most drawn to make? Which one is likely to attract the sort of attention and response you're looking for? Come at it from other points of view.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're a walking, talking stress buster. Your sense of fun lightens things up for everyone around you. In turn, their laughter fuels you, gives your heart wings and lifts your confidence, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be drawn to what you don't really need but somehow still really want. It will all boil down to economics. Is it worth handing your hard-earned cash over? Note that value and cost are not the same thing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is no downside to building your endurance. Whether in love, sports or work, the longer you can hang in there, the more you can give. When you have the mindset of commitment no matter what, everything gets easier.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You want lots of things, but the self who resides in your core cannot be satisfied by chasing every shiny thing that is available to have. With knowledge of the self comes clarity about your deeper needs and how to sate them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don't be cheap when it comes to emotions, or let pettiness be the downfall of connection. Challenge yourself to love bigger wherever possible. Put the elasticity of your heart to the test.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll decide what you want to offer and come up with a few variations, too. Three to five options will be the best scenario. More would be overwhelming, and fewer would narrow down your market too much.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may notice a pattern for the first time, or realize how a certain person, food or activity affects you in a less-than-optimum way. Just remember, you can interrupt patterns and change any trend you want to.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When you're not sure what you're dealing with, it's only human to rely on assumptions. You'll be superhuman instead, seeking understanding, asking astute questions and listening carefully and without judgment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 25). New things are possible, and you continue to expand your ability to make your ideas real. Bravery is a daily plan for you; you'll take risks of money and heart. You'll stand for what's fair and work for lofty aims that improve things for more than just you. Life takes fun turns, giving you variety, entertainment and stellar companionship. Cancer and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 1, 19, 40 and 15.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Katy Perry represents Scorpio water sign powers of transformation in a varied career, which took her through different musical styles before finding pop star success. Fashion transitions are another key element of her art, and she's even included amazing quick changes in concert, showing new looks at the speed of magic. Perry was born under five psychic Scorpio luminaries, with natal Venus, Uranus and Neptune housed in adventurous Sagittarius.

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