The symbol for Mars is a circle with an arrow pointing diagonally upward and to the right. This arrow represents the shield and spear of the Roman god of war. Today the red planet moves into the land of centaurs, trading the spear for a bow and arrow. The game changes from conquering what’s close to shooting for high and distant targets.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Of course you’d walk across hot coals for your loved one, but since none of your loved ones are on the other side of hot coals, you’ll instead figure out what’s actually wanted and needed, then decide how best to assist.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Why limit your fantasy world? Include your favorite people, the accessible with the famous, perfect weather, exotic locations and piles of money too. Today your real life will match up in some small way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What can you accomplish alone? More than you thought you would need to. The hard work may be unavoidable, but it will also be the source of your most valuable lessons and a significant amount of self-esteem.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Since these bodily vehicles must be operated from the inside, no one has the vantage to see themselves as they really are. Use the dynamic to your advantage. Imagine the best about yourself and you’ll fulfill the vision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). “I have lived with many Zen masters, all of them cats,” said spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle. Your feline instincts will align with forces of the universe as you lock onto your desire and quietly position yourself to have it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be zeroing in on the new thing you want. You need a strategy that involves serving others. Keep in mind that people’s desires are often unconscious even to them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Friends offer you suggestions in the form of tests, challenges and general playfulness. You’re in the mood to respond with daring, especially when you believe it will disrupt the status quo. When you shake things up, you make them better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Today brings a rolling wave of positive energy, which will be fun to bob along in, but to ride it out for a distance, you’ll have to take a chance like a surfer — stand up, grip your feet to the board and become one with the flow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You enjoy sharing good news and steer away from anything that might bring your audience down. You choose your talk carefully because you want people to leave you happier than they were when they came to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). “Insecurity” has a bad connotation, though those who are confined see the absence of security as a gift. Everyone is insecure about something. Can you see it as freedom? Unbound, you can be anyone you want to be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Positive changes at home are in store. It could be as simple as rearranging the furniture or as complex as coming up with new household rules and routines. Small tweaks will make a big difference.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What works today won’t work forever — all the more reason to take the win and celebrate. You’re at your luckiest when your joy is flowing. Nothing attracts good fortune like enthusiasm and gratitude.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 24). It’s no wonder people gravitate to you! Your authenticity is a breath of fresh air in a world of facades. Though your innate sense of style leaves an impression wherever you go, you’ll still sharpen and develop yourself. You’ll be influenced by new friends and places. More highlights: a certificate worth framing, savvy investments and romance too. Libra and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 15, 29, 10 and 38.

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