Does the gift match with the appetites of its receiver? Does the pursuit warrant the energy with which it's pursued? And what about the fight? Is it worthy of the victory prize? Venus in Libra and Mars in Gemini form an air sign trine to harmonize energies and even up inequities. A playful Leo moon further lightens the mood.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll be drawn to challenges far above your current ability. Your fascination and passion will fuel you. Time is on your side. You'll have plenty of chances to get this right, and when you do the rewards will be well worth your effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your need for security may conflict with your sense of adventure. While you may envy the wild impulsiveness of others, in truth the calculated risk-taking that is your style is a much better fit for you and will bring great benefit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). One mindfulness meditation includes speaking the activity in which you are currently engaged, i.e., "I'm getting the mail now," or "I'm taking out the garbage." You'll find your own way of anchoring your awareness in the moment.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don't be surprised if you go from thinking everything matters to thinking nothing does. These are the extremes of an overly taxed mind. You need downtime to get your thinking going in a productive direction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Whatever people want from you, consider doing the opposite. The thought exercise will interrupt automatic response patterns at play. You're happiest when acting of your own free will. Retain your unique identity in all things.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The story you're hearing just doesn't add up. Ask a question and then ask it again. The same question asked a few different ways will be like a magic key to unlock the real information and show you where the problem is.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don't want to control things any more than they want to be controlled by you. So, loosen your grip. Think of yourself as more of a guide than a commander. In peaceful moments repeat the mantra: All is as it should be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're trying to read the signs, but they do not always ring with a clear meaning. When you you're not getting answers, at least keep track of your observations in some way. Insights will come later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Focus on a long-term goal that excites you, because you've a remarkable talent for planning, especially chunking down big projects into small, doable tasks. You'll keep everyone, including yourself, engaged in the process.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll realize where you've been constrained. Maybe the limit was necessary before, but it doesn't make sense now. Just knowing what held you back is enough to change things. You'll soon take flight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The very nature of travel often involves going through where you don't want to be to get to where you do want to be. When you find yourself in an undesirable place, just remember that you are passing through.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You've a gift for raising morale. Your method is simple. You'll discover where people are, join them in it, then turn things up a notch. There's awesome power in this humble skill and you'll use it to outstanding effect.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 18). In the months to come you'll very often feel beloved, useful and well-connected. A project will be your ride through exciting developments, financial and personal. You'll be rewarded as you commit deeply and stay on-purpose. More highlights: true love's kiss, a remarkable animal encounter and a talent showcase. Leo and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 19, 13, 18 and 44.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Among the many new projects for Zac Efron are a remake of the comedy "Three Men and a Baby" and the series "Killing Zac Efron," in which Efron will "venture deep into the jungles of a remote and dangerous island to carve his own name in expedition history." The Libran actor was born when Saturn and Uranus were both in Sagittarius, which is the sign of exploration, signifying that his bout as an explorer, however brief, will produce surprising lessons.

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