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Sometimes the task isn't yours by choice, but you were the one with the strong sense of personal responsibility and the moral character to step up. The domestic Cancer moon highlights the work we do to make others happy, to support, nurture and make the whole scene run smoother. Often these duties aren't exactly fun but are nonetheless rewarding.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's one area of life you want to improve, and today brings a tool you can use to do it. It's just part of the bigger equation, but it's something obvious, easy and affordable that starts you on your journey.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Action without clinging to results (wu wei) paradoxically attracts outcomes. You'll make a move without expectation, doing something for its own sake because it feels right. And this tips off a series of events.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Energy-based planning will work well for you today. Try matching work types to your natural rhythms. Deep work in the morning, admin work later, rest when needed. Digital minimalism will limit interruptions and protect your workflow.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone says something simple that hits deeper than intended. It's weird how passing remarks can haunt you. You'll feel yourself softening, hardening, opening or making a decision in response to a tiny event.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Say what you need to say. Your words tumble gracefully and stick the landing. Tomorrow works, too, but you'll be more likely to overthink it. Today, it goes over quick, no fussing, because timing and instinct are on your side.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll gamify your challenges, turning them into quests to keep yourself and others more engaged, innovative and productive. Your team grows as you connect with people who respond well to this style.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Distractions happen. When you miss the "exit" you meant to take, it doesn't mean you're lost for good, it just means you're taking a different route. Whatever happens today, you're still on track. You're still on purpose.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). One way to say "thank you" is to enjoy yourself. In fact, the pleasure you take may be the purest form of gratitude there is. Today, your delight itself will be a form of prayer and praise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll feel two rhythms today: one that says "perform," another that whispers "rest." Choose the smaller demand first. When you honor rest, your performance gains dimension. Energy restored becomes the foundation that makes your effort shine.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Honor the ways in which you are a hero. Yes, you. And remember that heroes get tired sometimes, and that's allowed. Heroes feel big and fierce, and heroes sometimes feel small. Sometimes all those feelings happen at the same time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Keep the bar high in relationships. Sometimes you overlook small slights in a "pick your battles" kind of way. Just remember, handling a thing while it's small stops it from growing into a bigger problem.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Once upon a time, a friend reached out precisely when you needed it, with exactly the right help. Now you'll pay it forward, giving just what someone needs. It feels good to be in sync and in service.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 12). Welcome to your Year of Joy Multiplied. When you stop worrying about payoff, the payoffs pile up. So many good things come your way, you'll need to create systems of organization to handle them. More highlights: Recognition in the form of a certificate, award, publicity or all three. New projects pay big. Declarations of love and loyalty. Sagittarius and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 10, 36, 27 and 19.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: In the upcoming pop musical docudrama "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play a husband-and-wife Neil Diamond tribute act on a musical journey through soaring success and devastating heartbreak. Jackman's natal sun, Mercury and Uranus in Libra highlight Jackman's natural balance, artistry, diplomacy and a deep desire for justice, the latter shining through his fair-trade coffee company, Laughing Man.

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