The moon was in Pisces on the day Martin Luther King Jr. was born, and it is in Pisces today as we celebrate the life of the civil rights leader with a dream we are still working to realize. “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You sincerely hope to lift the spirits and raise the bar for those around you. You’re conscious of all the ways you might set an example that might influence and inspire them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The thing (or person) you depend on may not be available, which will inspire you to find new solutions to the problem, or, better yet, decide that it never was a problem to begin with.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Believing can fly in the face of knowing. It is possible to subscribe to a belief and still be open to the possibility that other beliefs are also true. The open minds of people around you will make all the difference.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Matters of finance will affect other areas of life. For instance, once you lower your bottom-line costs, stressors disappear. You’ll have the energy to raise your production level. Income follows, and so does increased vitality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One level of stress makes you feel productive, and another causes a freeze, after which nothing will happen until the thaw. It’s all part of a fight-or-flight response. What can you do to make things less stressful from the start?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Most people feel certain of their reality, which is what allows them to go about their day. You’re not so sure. You’re willing to question your automatic responses, and this is what will give you an edge today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sound vibrations are experienced in all parts of your body, not just the ears. Those who can’t “hear” in a traditional sense can still feel the power and dance to the rhythm of music. Today, songs will bring joy through and through.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Love is a dance, a conversation, a puzzle, a jam. Love is not a projection one person makes upon the screen of another person’s face. It’s a custom job. Love must be catered to the person receiving it. If not, it’s not love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). An area that once brought you great joy is now devoid of juice. But just because there’s nothing in it for you now doesn’t mean there won’t be again. Seasons change. Move on, but check back.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re mentally flexible, quick and purposeful. This clear-headedness is a superpower allowing you to solve problems that aren’t even yours to solve. If they don’t get it immediately, file the solution so they can use it later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don’t need to conquer problems to solve them. Think of a problem as a pool to explore and traverse. If it were a swimming pool, you would sink to its bottom and bounce up, resurfacing for a cleansing breath.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There is great value in dreaming, so wish crazily. Let whimsy rule. You can assess what is possible later. For now, let your imagination soar into the impossible, which is where the golden opportunities will lie waiting.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 15). You’ll play in bright tones, and there will be a zesty emotional and intellectual atmosphere around you. You’ll prioritize your best relationships, and this brings great joy and far-reaching, seemingly unrelated benefit. You’ll sell an idea or property. You’ll stand with like minds and hearts and make a difference. Obstacles to money will clear, too. Pisces and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 15, 4, 41 and 18.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence,” said Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader was beside President Lyndon B. Johnson for the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. King was born when the sun was in Capricorn and communication planet Mercury was in the humanitarian sign of Aquarius. His natal moon was in Pisces, the sign of empathy and spirituality.

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