“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment,” said Ralph Waldo Emerson, who had no idea how much more difficult that would be for a generation being marketed to thousands of times a day. Take heart. A conjunction of the sun and Mars lends the guts and taste to be uniquely extraordinary.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Those seeking your friendship must realize that treating you well is the minimum requirement. Your attention is earned by those who go beyond the standard. You knock yourself out for your people and will thrive amongst the equally generous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). They say “no news is good news,” though there’s really no such thing as “no news.” Silence only means the news is someone else’s. You will involve yourself in lively circles of action and relevant, interesting communication.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Something’s amiss. Like a detective with a magnifying glass, you’ll search for the clues. Then you’ll put together a theory, solve the mystery and consider the next steps to take so justice can be done.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Even when the wind isn’t blowing in your preferred direction, you’re still the master of your own ship. This will be a roundabout route, but when you finally reach your destination, you’ll be better for it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To listen to someone’s needs and explain what you need too is the sort of effective communication that opens up so many avenues. This could also lead to feeling closer to someone than you ever were before.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You seek greater acceptance of yourself and a better understanding of your internal world and its weather. Though you can’t always change your mindset or emotional state at will, you’re working on it and are more strongly self-directed than before.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Doing your best for yourself helps everyone. Taking care of oneself is a benevolence for all humankind. Raising one person always affects others, and you’re the one you can most profoundly influence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your power is not the sort where you snap your fingers and command the universe to do your bidding. While that sounds fun, it would get very boring and turn villainous. Yours is the power to connect with people’s hearts. You’ll put more love in the world.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll be considered for a role that’s an excellent opportunity for you. Though it’s a natural fit, you will still benefit from making an effort, and perhaps seeking guidance as to how to best present yourself. Preparation will determine success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You haven’t always been honored and supported, but this has not made you jaded. If anything, you’re more compassionate than those who don’t know any better. You respond to others as you would have loved to have been responded to.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even experiences you do not enjoy can be used to strengthen and solidify your work. Identify a misunderstanding. Hold it up to the light. Once you see things for what they are, solutions are obvious.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Constructive criticism is wonderful because without it you’d be stuck at the same level for far longer than you care to stay. You’re eager to learn and develop, so you accept feedback with grace and gratitude.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 18). You’ll do the seemingly impossible and win hearts along the way. You’ll be modest but powerful, knowledgeable but open minded, and generous though you can’t seem to give anything away without new rewards and resources being heaped on you. More highlights: legendary adventures, family additions and a property acquisition. Capricorn and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 36, 33, 19 and 15.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Between exorcising ghosts in “Haunted Mansion,” analyzing the time variance in “Loki” and living a painter’s dreams and nightmares in “Paint,” the charms of Owen Wilson get a constant workout. The quirky comic icon was born when three luminaries were in Scorpio and three were in Libra, the perfect balance of stinging wit and social acumen that lends itself to compelling portrayals of character types like lovable scoundrels and charismatic criminals.

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