With the Mercury square to Neptune, moods spring from an assessment and takeaway of today’s circumstances, which of course is different from the circumstances themselves. Choose thoughts as you would pick flowers to arrange in a vase for your table. Go for some big, bright standouts and sprays of small, lovely filler to bring it all together.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The potential benefits associated with confidence can often be achieved without the negative consequences of arrogance. Stay open to feedback. Cultivate humility. Certain aspects of your self-assuredness will be beneficial.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). For optimum health you need exercise, fresh air, excellent sleep and good nutrition. But that is not all by any stretch. Positive relationships contribute much to your well-being, as does a satisfying method of self-expression.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be preparing for an important event on the horizon. Your visionary powers are strong. Imagine it going right, but also think about what could go wrong so you can build contingencies and safety nets.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have a message, and it’s one people will care about. It may take some thought, practice and crafting to present this the right way — the way that gets quickly to the beating heart of the matter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The bonding agent that makes relationships strong is a “glue” applied in tiny drops. Each small, positive interaction connects people in points of solidarity. These brief moments of trust count. They are, in fact, everything.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Good problems are the ones that have you stretching to meet them. You’ll be expanding your creativity, skills network and resources all in the name of fixing the issue. Your surprising solutions will impress many.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll be aware that your every move is painting a picture of you. How you are perceived will matter. Be careful not to talk too much about what you’ve already demonstrated. Your confidence will read loud and clear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Challenge yourself, aim higher and let your standards be the catalyst for continuous self-improvement. You’ll achieve extraordinary results after you unhook yourself from the ordinary standards.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). People doing brave things inspire you to take courage before you even need it. Helping others is one way to ready yourself for the more exciting moments of life. Jump in and provide whatever the situation calls for.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In this game of hide-and-seek, you are not the one counting blindfolded against the tree. You are running free, or ducking into mysterious shelter, or laughing and daring life to seek and find you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Relationships create their own emotional weather. When it shifts, this is not a cause to panic. This is a natural part of the growth process. How can you outfit yourself to accommodate the change?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re the catalyst to change today. Though your tone may be playful and lighthearted, make no mistake — you’re willing to make people a little uncomfortable if that’s what it takes to move and inspire them.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 8). You’ll discover a power source inside you and you’ll have the energy and strategies to rise to finally land a position, relationship or possession you’ve long had your eye on. More highlights: You’ll have mutual love with an ideal travel companion. You’ll reach the end of a delightful labyrinth and claim a prize. You’ll earn the patronage of dream customers. Gemini and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 50, 13, 2 and 11.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Despite the rumors, Elvis never does really leave the building. This day in 1935 welcomed the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to the world and the entertainment keeps coming in the form of films, cover songs and hundreds of thousands of impersonators. Presley was born when the sun, Mercury and Venus were all in powerful Capricorn, contrasted by a sensitive, empathetic Pisces moon and lucky Jupiter in sensational Scorpio.

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