A lot of strife happens when people are not creative enough to think of more solutions. They fight as though the conflict is a tug-of-war situation, with one long rope and two sides. But the conflict has many sides. Then again, as the Aquarius moon steps us back to the larger sense of things, maybe there is only one side, and we are all on it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Like a masterful actor, when you fulfill a role very thoroughly and perfectly, people see the role and not the person playing it. Still, their eyes are trained on you, and their ears are open to all you have to offer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're still getting to know someone — how thrilling. Proceed in the way that feels right. How much should you share? This is probably not one of those times when less is more. More is more.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your powers of empathy are turned up, and you can't help but pay close attention to the highs and lows of others. You can feel the heart throb in all you witness.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Even though the fantasy world in your mind is a wondrous and much-needed escape, you keep it in its special place, refusing to let it interfere with the realities of your life and the truths you chase there.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It won't make sense right away, but figuring things out is half the fun. You have a talent for staying cool and letting those wheels in your mind spin. They'll work it out best when you're doing something unrelated to the problem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People choose their own fascinations. If that fascination happens to be you, so be it. Relax and enjoy the attention you get without worrying about whether or not you deserve it. It's really not for you to decide.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will be more susceptible than usual to temptation, so don't put yourself in direct line of it. Balance your service to others with self-care. Make yourself happy. You'll avert disaster and gain fans by doing just that.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's the kind of day that begs to be filled with laughter and warm feelings. Make long-distance calls. And as for those near, don't hold back! Be mushy! Loved ones long to hear it from you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You do your best to explain what you think is true, and the other person does his or her best to negate it. This is how you'll grow in knowledge and influence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What you do today you don't do alone. Your actions will not occur in a vacuum. They are not a monologue but a conversation, one that you'll gladly bring others into.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You feel that without certain people, your life would be incomplete. That is the way you want to feel about a precious friend. When you have many people you feel this way about, life is good indeed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Part of the day will require you to go it alone. You're good company. Besides, people can be annoying. You'll get to the point where you prefer the solitude — even crave it.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 10). The next 10 weeks represent an exciting phase of a project. In January you'll finally bring it home to the tangible reality. New people will endear themselves to you in 2017 through acts of love and respect. A spring fitness goal will benefit more than your health. Wedding bells will ring in July. Aquarius and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 4, 19, 33 and 20.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "I'm thinking of going to business school because I enjoy numbers and managing people, but I can't make up my mind regarding which industry might be best for me. Is there any way to find this in my astrological chart?"

The three indicators you should look at in your chart are the placements for your rising sign (ascendant), Mars and Mercury. The ascendant will tell you where your interests might lie. Mars suggests where you might charge ahead to victory, and Mercury will clue you in to your communication style. Look at the houses and signs in which these planets are located, as well as any favorable aspects (trines, conjunctions, sextiles) between them. Let's say your first house has Pluto in Sagittarius, your 11th house has Mars in Libra, and your seventh house has Mercury in Taurus. This tells me you might enjoy working in the fields of education, international affairs, media or law. You would be well-liked by your subordinates, would probably do very well taking on community projects and would communicate easily and reliably with a business partner.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Happy birthday to Dale Earnhardt Jr., who carries on his family's NASCAR legacy as one of the most popular drivers in racing. The Libra was born when five luminaries were in Libra, signifying a true love of working with others and being in harmonious relationships and teams. His Leo moon is the sign of a showman, someone who is comfortable in the spotlight. Saturn in Cancer speaks of otherworldly intuition.

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