Pleasure is a personal experience driven by the senses. Gratitude is its cousin, a social and moral emotion focused on acknowledging the contributions of others. The cosmic cocktail accompanying Thanksgiving connects these positive emotions in an endless circle. Grateful hearts make things for others to enjoy; their enjoyment makes a grateful heart, continuing the circle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are most fulfilled when putting something into the world that wasn’t there before. Inspiration is not about an exotic location or an exciting experience. The right conditions for creativity will involve a simple, repetitive task.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re knowledgeable, connected and willing to help. However, you’re also sensitive to the egos around you, some of which will require plenty of attention and care before they are ready to trust and hear you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s not as though you can let go of baggage once and it’s done. We weave our way through life, making attachments, then releasing from them and making new ones as we continue to shape this ever-evolving basket of our existence.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Real power doesn’t need to flex. You show your position by being easygoing. You project an aura of having things under control and people are drawn to the casual grace of your leadership.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Little do you know that you are someone’s muse. Someone is inspired by you, or by a longing for your attention and company. You know the feeling, as you too spin emotions into creations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You may think you want to make an impression on someone, but what’s really happening is more remarkable. The reactions of others turn out to be irrelevant in the end. It’s who you become when you strive to be and do more that matters.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Pitch your ideas. The better you get at pitching, the more likely you’ll be to make a deal. The more deals you make, the better positioned you’ll be to help people you love and love people you help.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Because you’re strong, and you run with the similarly gifted, there are big personalities all around you. Feeling secure and confident as you do today, you will find a way to flip all interactions in your favor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Even though you could get by doing much less, that’s not your style. For you, having more comes with the responsibility to give more. Your natural luminescence is bright, and you’ll let it shine.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don’t need anyone to tell you what you’ve done right or wrong. You have a feeling about it and you’re willing to honestly examine your own actions. If there’s something to call out, you’ll be the caller and the one who steps up too.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll work best with people whose definition of success matches up with your own. If you suspect this is not the case, a lighthearted conversation could set things right. Everything gets easier when you find common ground.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve strong powers of insight. The questions people ask you will reveal more about them than your answer will reveal about you. And if you pose the asker’s same question back to them, you’ll really learn fast what they’re about.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 23). It’s palpable, this feeling you were born to motivate and inspire. You’ll be grateful for past hardship because it enables you to understand and connect with people in a special way. You’ll use your experience to elevate — spirits, businesses, families, teams and more. More highlights: a wonderful trip, vows of love and a fun new hobby. Virgo and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 33, 2, 28 and 40.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Miley Cyrus grew up covering her “Aunt Dolly’s” music and is now honored by Dolly Parton’s recent release of “Wrecking Ball” featuring powerhouse vocals from both of these Tennessean superstars. Like a Sagittarian, Cyrus trailblazed a multilevel career path from child start to pop star that many have followed since. Dubbed “The Pop Chameleon,” Cyrus has natal Moon, Mercury and Pluto in Scorpio, the sign of transformation.

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