The Libra lunar influence brings a collaborative spirit to the day's events. This air-sign aspect also adds some much-needed levity to the Scorpio sky. Everything does not have to be intense. It could go that way if you choose to take it in that direction, but know that intensity is optional. If you're willing to look for it, there will be a light version to try on.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You won't win alone. It will take a team, or at the very least a cheerleader. Who is on your side? Reach out to that person. And if you don't feel like you have that person in your life, it's time to start searching for him or her.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Some things, truly and thankfully, are none of your business. You're so glad that you're not the judge and jury in today's complicated situation. You're not even sure you want to form a private opinion!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Not everyone knows the right thing to say like you do. Even so, saying the right thing only helps inside the moment. Beyond the moment, what really matters is doing the right thing.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Maybe you didn't want to play this game, but now it's on, and you're in it — so give it your best shot. You'll give the competition a run for their money. In return, your opponent will give you the motivation to succeed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Big things will grow very, very slowly. Therefore, don't be surprised if that growth is imperceptible these days. Keep the faith. It may feel delusional at this point, and that's fine. Allow yourself to be deluded.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You once made a room in your heart for a special someone who doesn't happen to be around these days. The room is still there and the door can be unlocked at any moment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's important to make a plan, even though things rarely work out as planned. The mindset that comes sitting down and plotting out specific projections will be powerful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's a lot that goes into handling your valuables with care and it will take up a good part of the day. You may come away from it wondering if your material possessions are really worth all this effort.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). While trying your best, you'll attract some praise, some criticism and some blank faces from those who either don't understand or don't notice what you're doing. Don't do it for them. Do it for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A relationship has pros and cons for sure, but they don't need to be weighed against each other right now. It wouldn't be fair. The scale is broken today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be in a profoundly curious mood all day, particularly on subjects of philosophy, society and the human condition. Bonus: Poetic notions will form in your psyche, worthy of acting on at a later date.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are perceptive on many levels now. Close your eyes and quiet your heart. Can you feel the psychic hug someone is giving you? There's more where that came from.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 9). Put your nickels in the slot machine of life this month — jackpot! This likely will come in the form of love you'll want to celebrate all year. December requires a serious and shrewd approach to work. You're favored to win a contest in February. Creative endeavors bring like-minded friends into your world in May. Capricorn and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 16, 33, 28 and 42.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My daughter is 12, and she still needs me to tell her to do everything, from cleaning her room to doing her homework. Otherwise, she'll sit in front of the television, play games or stay glued to her phone for hours. From what I've read about child development at her age, she should be able to take responsibility for her things and her time because she wants to, not because I make her. What should I do to help an Aries girl be self-sufficient?"

You've read that at 12 a child should be somewhat self-directed. But every child is different. So you can go on wishing that your Aries would comply with what the author of the book you're reading claims about 12-year-olds, or you can give your daughter the reinforcement and direction that will keep her on top of her homework and her life. Aries stays young at heart throughout life and sometimes takes longer to develop in certain ways. Eventually she will internalize your support and reminders and give them to herself as needed. Self-sufficient behaviors will eventually click for her and become automatic. Until then, be patient and consistent.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Ellen Pompeo witnesses her share of bizarre love triangles on the hit show "Grey's Anatomy." Born under five Scorpio luminaries she's the go-to girl for the inside scoop on scandal. Pompeo's natal chart suggests super-intuition and a sixth sense as to the subconscious motives of others. This no doubt helps in dissecting her acting roles. It's also an astro-configuration for mega-charisma.

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