Venus and Jupiter form a pattern that will assign a new level of depth and meaning to relationships of all kinds, though especially to romantic relationships. Because this aspect does involve Scorpio energy, it might come with the signature sting of the scorpion. Love hurts, but not nearly as much as not being loved hurts. Even so, we'll be better for it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You sense how your loved ones are feeling and cater to that emotional state. For people who have you in their lives, that pretty much comes with the package. Not everyone you know will be so emotionally intelligent today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's only natural to want to be near the person who makes you feel good about yourself. Those who make it all about themselves, on the other hand, are repellent to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The situation may seem to call for a reaction, but there's a huge benefit to being slow to react, if any reaction is necessary at all. This is one of those times when you might do nothing at all and the problem solves itself.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If anyone can de-escalate the tension and purge the atmosphere of negative vibes, it's you. Mostly this is done by changing the subject. It also doesn't hurt that you refuse to buy into other people's realities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Poke into your fears. Whatever you do to face them, deal with them or even avoid them — it will make your life better. That's as long as you're not ignoring fear (which is a strategy that sometimes works, but not today).

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). This is not a good day to share the details of a relationship, especially facts that could cast a bad light. You may come to forgive some transgressions that others won't, and in that case you'll be glad you kept them to yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just because something is socially acceptable, that doesn't make it right. You'll notice an injustice and work to make things better, whether or not it's the popular choice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you want to say no, just say it and be quick about it and all will be well. Saying maybe (when you mean no) will hang both you and the other person in an uncomfortable limbo.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There's far too much work to get it all done in a day, but if you start early you'll have a fighting chance. The morning hours show you energetic, and with a determined gleam in your eye.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Tidiness will lead to happiness. The success key today could be as simple as cleaning up some part of your life that's gotten out of hand. This kind of effort may very well change everything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Although you're very likely to take other people's needs and wants into consideration before you make your move, you are also aware that ultimately they are not the ones who have to live with the consequences.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're confident in your knowledge, yet you're also well aware that there are many other truths and ways. Your open mind will serve you well and net you more friends and supporters than one with a more rigid mindset.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 16). You're growing in power and will be surrounded by people who can handle that instead of be threatened by it. The next 10 weeks introduce new plans and people to your life. A problem that affects your family will finally be solved at the start of 2018. A quest will begin in March. Aquarius and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 40, 2, 20 and 18.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "My four-month-long relationship ended. He sent me a 'Good night, Buddy' text, and it really upset me. I was thinking when did I become his 'buddy'? I responded that I was offended at being called his 'buddy,' and his response was that I was taking things out of context and that every little thing he said I misconstrued and therefore he felt he shouldn't have any conversations with me. Wow! I don't think I blew things out of hand. I was really feeling this man and thought he was feeling me, too. For things to end just as quickly as they started caught me off guard. I am missing him something terrible. I have an upcoming medical procedure in a week and I want to share that with him, but at the same time I want to honor his request of no conversation. Should I share it with him? He is a Cancer; I am a Leo. Did I mess up?"

No, you didn't mess it up. Cancer men are sensitive enough to know better. His calling you "buddy" was a passive-aggressive play to either downgrade the relationship to casual hookup friends or end it. Do not share your medical story. It's over and you'll be better for a clean break. Let the healing begin on all levels, Leo!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Maggie Gyllenhaal stars in the new HBO series about Manhattan in the 1970s and 80s, "The Deuce." Known for choosing offbeat roles, Gyllenhaal is a sensual Scorpio born when the moon was in eccentric Aquarius. Her filmmaker parents, actor brother and natal Mars and Saturn in Leo (the sign of show business) all indicate that entertainment is in her blood.

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