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A quirk of human nature: We tend to see other people's actions as reflections of who they are while viewing our own as reactions to circumstance. The last day of the Mercury retrograde favors those who take full responsibility for their perspective. A water-sign trine gives extra luck for choosing the attitude that lifts as we leap over the obstacles in play.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Would you believe that your presence alone is enough to shift someone's perspective for the better? Well, that's the case. Your attention has a way of making others feel valued, inspiring openness and connection. People feel seen around you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Plan, build and take risks while the sun is high, in full knowledge that by evening, what remains will be what you've made of the hours. Hope is a good breakfast but a bad supper.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are, in a sense, being held hostage by your own empathy -- captive to the needs, emotions and expectations of others. The challenge is learning where to draw the line so that compassion doesn't become a cage but a choice you make freely.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Historical emotions need release and expression or they risk lingering unresolved, influencing present actions in subtle and unwanted ways. By acknowledging and processing old feelings, you lighten your vibe and create space for growth, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll reconnect with a friend -- a bright spot proving that real connections hold steady, no matter the time apart. Your social life is evolving beautifully, drawing in those who give as much as they receive. The balance feels natural, overdue, right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are things people just can't do for one another. You can't dream, exercise or love for anyone else. If you could, life would be much simpler, but today, it's about loving what only you can do for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your future self isn't waiting for you at the end of a finish line. That person is walking with you every step of the way. Knowing that part of you is the person who has already "arrived," feel free to borrow a little wisdom.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Feelings, like weather, move over the scene -- some linger like steady rain, and others flash by like a sudden gust of wind. Eventually, everything passes through, making way for new emotional landscapes. Trust that no state, joyful or stormy, is permanent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll enter a place of potential where fresh opportunities for growth and development arise. This might be a physical space or educational environment, but it could just as likely be a mindset you cultivate with a little guidance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Self-discipline is crucial for achievement, but it must be applied thoughtfully. Excessive restriction or asceticism can lead to self-defeat. You can reach your aspirations without overdenial or limitation and have a little fun in the process.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The juncture you come to today could not exactly be called a turning point, but you will definitely need to veer into a new version of yourself to overcome the challenges ahead. You don't need to ponder this one; just lean into the direction that feels most natural.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It may seem like you're in a unique kind of pickle, but you're actually in a rather common one -- the problem you face affects thousands of others. So, what you learn about this is not just for you but for everyone who might someday be helped by what you learn.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 6). You have the eye of the tiger this year. Once your mind's eye lands on what you want, don't let it out of your view. You're also remarkably patient, and when you "pounce," the goal is yours. The competition never had a chance. More highlights: Wellness and fitness advances, a triumphant finish, a long-awaited "yes" and an event you throw that's the talk of the town. Scorpio and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 28, 43, 20 and 6.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Paul Rudd recently praised Jenna Ortega's depth and coolness in the press junkets for the comedy horror film "Death of a Unicorn," one of several new releases for the versatile movie star Rudd. Whether Rudd is playing a dad, a sensitive dreamboat, an idiot brother or an Ant-Man, the Aries actor, screenwriter and producer exemplifies the passionate fire of his sign with the trademark Aries qualities of spontaneity and youthfulness on tap.

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