In the early stages of relationships, it is common to mentally cast people in the roles, filling in the blanks of missing knowledge with assumptions based more on what we wish and need to be true than what actually is. Even so, a trine of Venus and Saturn glimmers with possibilities. Love feels magical and destined, if mysterious.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can tell when people who claim to be seeking the truth are actually fishing for an ego boost. You’re a good friend, capable of giving compliments, validation or an honest opinion, as needed and wanted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People say “I’ll try” right before they don’t. Where there’s a low commitment level, there’s low energy. Your best day will involve things you’re very committed to accomplishing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If there’s one realization that sets apart the children from the grown-ups, it’s this: Life isn’t fair. If it plays by any rules at all, they are a mystery to the other gamers. To instate your own rules and stick to them is to stand up to life itself.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your project will come together like a cleverly edited movie: There’s a beginning, middle and end, though not necessarily in that order. Trust the illogical creative process because it will all come together before the credits roll.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There will be an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise, but you may not feel ready. You’ll have other chances in the future, so seize this one as a practice run; it’s the best way to learn.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don’t worry who deserves what. Even if you could be the magical omniscient one who actually knows how to serve justice, credit and blame are seldom distributed according to what people deserve. Happiness is optimizing your own scene.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Every story needs some conflict; heroes need an adversary. Since you lean toward a peaceful disposition, your adversary won’t be a person. Rather, you’ll fight things like the elements, societal injustice or bad ideas.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll live simply and freely following your own rules. You will acquire only what you need. You’ll purge possessions periodically. And you’ll have a place for things and keep them in their place.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s joy in positive changes, even when they show up in unrecognizable configurations or take your plot in unexpected directions. You’ll feel relaxed, despite the fact things aren’t exactly how you imagined they’d be.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you’re off track, the road gets bumpy and your productivity slows or halts. But right now, you’re on the right track, and you just need to trust it. It feels like nothing. The road is simply, smoothly there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have an open mind about what you’ve experienced. What seemed like a loss at the time may be the best thing that ever happened to you. You’re thankful for all that might be useful as a steppingstone to your success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You know what you’re doing and yet you still ask for input, which makes all the difference. Also, your brilliant interpretations of information mean you can get good answers anywhere. Inexperienced individuals can offer insights as valuable as any expert.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 5). Love is an exhilarating rush of adrenaline and love is also calm, comfort and sweet serenity. The many ways it comes for you will spoil and challenge you, treat and motivate you. More highlights: the community you’ve dreamed of being a part of, resources to lift your family and give you bonuses, and a daring move that pays off. Leo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 11, 14, 28 and 1.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Journalists were recently invited to tour Walt Disney’s private office in celebration of his company’s 100th anniversary celebration, a yearlong event hosted at various parks throughout 2023. The icon of imagination who fathered The Walt Disney Company and changed the shape of the entertainment world forever was born under the independent-minded, curious, passionate and worldly influence of Sagittarius. Disney’s natal moon was in Libra, the sign of art, beauty and relationships. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn were in ambitious Capricorn.

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