Puffer fish puff, peacocks fan and people at parties posture and sparkle, because making oneself bigger seems like the impressive, attractive thing to do. And with the lunar move from Pisces to competitive Aries, this tactic can even discourage the opposition. Still, approach with humor; the most attractive thing of all is not taking oneself too seriously.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's a time to show your skills, a time to downplay them and wisdom in knowing which way to take things. Downplaying is easy. But are you ready to "show and tell"? Because your moment is coming.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your heart's ambition has been hard to make progress with inside a chaotic stretch of life. But do keep the flame alive. This is an aim for the long haul. Forget about short-term heroics and just keep coming back.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Good relationships, whether with people, places, projects or roles, are going to take effort. But they shouldn't feel like constant work. Give yourself some grace. You're dealing with a complicated situation.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Instead of pining for distant good fortune, you'll pay closer attention to what's happening around you. The invitations, ideas, people and opportunities crossing your path are just the collaboration you need. It's not "out there"; it's in your realm.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It comes up today how it might have been nice to have certain opportunities others take for granted. But don't let that diminish the rare, defining experiences that are all yours. You're someone extraordinary despite, or maybe because of, them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You can't change the number of hours there are in a day, but you can use them well. And today, with a mix of instinct and planning, you can use them even better than you have been. Efficiency is your middle name.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Big moments of intuition are rare. More often intuition comes in microdoses, tiny pangs and pings alerting you to a moment or detail before you consciously understand why it will be important. Today brings three such signals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll say yes to simplicity when you say no to superfluousness. Your closet becomes functional when you eliminate what you don't wear. Your schedule eases when you decline social clutter. Your emotions stabilize when you stop engaging with takers. Less is more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are with yourself 24/7. Any relationship on earth with that kind of schedule is bound to have its tense moments. Expect fluctuations of self-esteem, and roll with them, knowing that you deserve loads of kindness. You're doing great.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have a bit of competition. Your opponent may be worthy, but the game itself is not. You could walk away, come to a deal or give in. Stay flexible and humble, and you just may end up with everything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you smile, you feel happier. Whether you make up reasons or have no reason at all, either way it just works. It's not about faking it until you make it. It's letting go of the petty ideas keeping you from joy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll pick up undercurrents of a situation — the real feeling beneath the surface. Because of this, you'll understand someone without them having to say much. You'll also have the right response at the right moment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 27). Welcome to your Year of Elevation. You'll rise steadily, no strain, just delight. Everyday life becomes smoother because of better routines, calm mornings and duty-free evenings doing the specific things you enjoy. More highlights: a quirky, unpredictable blossoming of partnership or romance, lucky financial timing and career visibility when it means the most. Libra and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 4, 20, 49 and 17.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: In an astrologically auspicious film release within days of his soar return, Timothee Chalamet plays the very Capricorn-esque main character of "Marty Supreme" — a young man with a dream no one respects, fiercely driven to greatness. Chalamet himself is peak Capricorn propelled by discipline and a quiet, relentless drive. Chalamet is a Capricorn born when the sun, Mercury, Mars, Uranus and Neptune were all in the sign of the powerful sea goat.

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