The highly original and creatively vibrant alignment of Mars and Neptune in Aries highlights individuality. People think differently — some in words, some in images, and some in impulses that flow to movement. Don't assume the others are thinking like you. Pause, wonder and give yourself over to curiosity before reaction.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Some days, the road feels endless, like the work might never loosen its grip on you. Only a couple more reps of this vibe. There is freedom on the other side. So breathe, straighten your crown and keep going.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You offer the help before the other person asks. You can do this because you're paying attention and you're empathetic. You read signals of need, sometimes before the person in need fully realizes the position they are in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Whatever you're doing today, you can reframe it as a rebellion against inertia and get it done very quickly: "Watch this, gravity." Suddenly, it becomes a tiny act of defiance, which gives everything energy and speed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Make your value more visible. Silent skills can work as well or better than loud ones, but you still have to make noise when it's time to get paid. Share your work, document results and talk about what you do. Visibility brings opportunity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's impossible to drive a car while standing on the curb. Likewise, today's matters require boldness, opening the door, climbing in to figure things out and taking the wheel of responsibility. From there you can go anywhere.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If it doesn't have a solution, it's not a problem. How long should you mull a thing around in your mind before you decide it's unsolvable? Twenty minutes. If nothing comes to mind, reintroduce that thing next week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Relationships are living things. You're not fickle, but still, your feelings change over time. You will honor why you chose someone and allow the relationship to become something new without forcing it to match what it once was.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can rely on yourself today. The question is: Can you rely on yourself repeatedly? Habits aren't declared; they're installed. This is a good time to add support while it's still new. An accountability partner helps lock it in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're thinking about developing a rare or difficult skill. It's good to keep getting more specific about your goals. Scarcity increases value. Specialized knowledge, technical ability or creative expertise often act like a powerful financial magnet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You won't have patience for people who are careless, distracted or half-there. If someone isn't really seeing you, you'll naturally pull your energy back — not as a dramatic exit, but a shift. You'll leave to find people who are present, responsive and tuned in.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don't wait for the vibes to be just right. You adapt to the emotional weather no matter what it is. When it's a sunny, warm feeling, you get out and enjoy it. When storms come in, you suit up, shelter or escape accordingly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You've found something that genuinely works for you — a way of thinking, doing or deciding. And because it's effective, other people notice. They borrow it, echo it and try it on. That's leadership in its simplest form.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 13). Welcome to your Year of the Inspired Comeback Story. In whatever ways you feel things were left unfinished, or you were slighted, knocked down or simply denied your rightful due, this is the year you rise and rectify. The chapter's happy ending is already shaping up. More highlights: Five financial sales or wins, sweet ceremonies and thriving bonds. Aquarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 40, 1, 5 and 17.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: In the new comedy "Kill Me," Allison Williams plays a 911 operator on a mission to find the truth the about an unusual emergency call. From "Girls" to "Get Out" to "M3GAN," the Aries actress and producer gives her classic Aries spark — poised yet daring, bold choices, clean lines and sharp turns, controlled but not cold. This year, Williams continues the on-screen fire while moving into even more power roles behind the camera.

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