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It's a cosmically calm day in the final run of Leo season, setting the tone for a week that will close plot loops, tie loose ends and generally wrap up the party. If you could wave a magic wand over your life, what would you most want to button up, put a bow on and send? That's where to focus yourself as we head toward the Virgo new moon.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today highlights the relationship between flexibility, control and creativity. Rigidity can block flow, intuition and beauty. It may create precision, but not grace. Grace requires relaxed strength -- a balance between intention and adaptability.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Don't grip too tightly. Let things breathe. That's where artistry, ease and unexpected brilliance come from. This could apply to artistic work, problem-solving and more today. Looseness introduces unpredictability, but the surprise will be worth it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're especially skilled at conflict resolution today. First, you stay calm and curious. Then, you reflect back what others feel so they feel heard. Finally, you offer a way forward that honors everyone involved. Peace is possible -- and likely.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The way you've faced your own contradictions is a sign of courage. You've brought your shadow out into the light, and instead of trying to fix it or hide it, you've witnessed it. There's a transformation in progress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It will feel good to stop pretending something is working when it isn't. It can also be a bit messy, but honesty is like that. You'll handle it with the kind of grace that may not feel graceful yet, but that's only because it's new.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You've put something out there. You made the request, sent the invitation, told the truth... and now you wait. Anticipating a reply can be maddening. Don't obsess. Let them respond in their own way while you carry on with yours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). While you appreciate intense stories, such as survival shows, true crime or dramatic movies, you're generally turned off by chaos in real life. You're cautious and self-protective by nature. Today someone resonates with you precisely because you feel stable, like home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People confuse convention with correctness now. When they say there's a "right way," they mean a familiar or widely accepted way, not the only effective one. If your method is working, trust it. It's unorthodox, but results matter more than approval.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Wisdom sometimes means delaying gratification or tolerating discomfort now to get something more meaningful later. You're being thoughtful and forward-looking; like a chess player, you're anticipating outcomes several steps ahead instead of just reacting to the moment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The fates favor tenacity and endurance. These qualities come from within. To keep going, you need a strong inner voice. The way you see and speak to yourself sets the tone for every challenge you face and every relationship you build.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You won't know your full potential -- or be able to share it -- unless you try things that stretch you. There's something you're drawn to that feels unfamiliar or "not like you." Despite the discomfort, you'll actually be really good at it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You want freedom -- not from people, but from the weight of expectation. Just because someone thinks they've earned your agreement, time or energy doesn't mean they have. You're rewriting the terms. You get to choose your own role.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 17). You're electric with originality this year. Your bold spirit, layered heart and mold-breaking genius light up all you touch. People want to be like you, be around you and belong to what you belong to. More highlights: You're prolific and productive; tight plans become exciting experiences. Goals around strength, flexibility and resilience will be met as you participate in healthy groups. Capricorn and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 33, 8, 3 and 45.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Considered one of the greatest actors of all time, Robert De?Niro remains a force in 2025 across Netflix, festival stages and nostalgia sequels. A forthright Leo -- star sign of both show business and children -- the veteran icon is thriving, shaping both culture and cinema well into his eighth decade. His creative fire (Pisces moon of artistry) is fueled by sun, Jupiter and Pluto in Leo, while his Mercury and Venus in Virgo lend him detail-oriented precision in both craft and care.

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