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The drive to protect and control territory is primal. Humans aren't alone in it, though we may be the only ones aware of its far-reaching effects. The Capricorn moon reminds you: Want/get/own is only one path. Ownership brings responsibility. Factor this wisdom into today's decisions, as sooner or later what you own ends up owning you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your sense of style will shine, and others will notice, even as you are intent on making interactions about the other person. You recognize what's special and good in others, and your appreciation keeps connections strong.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You bring a realistic viewpoint to the realm of relationships. You set expectations well, knowing every relationship has peaks and valleys. In some relationships, the "peak" isn't a joyful high, but the relief you feel when it's over.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Confident moves today -- you accept responsibility and quickly learn how much weight you can actually carry. That forces decisions. What matters most? What deserves your time? What can be dropped like it's hot?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). No relationship is consistently smooth. Expecting friction at times keeps you from being blindsided when it happens. Release the myth of perfection. In the space where it was, happiness will alight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In entertainment, the difference between a comedy and a tragedy is a tone that can change with any number of adjustments -- music, lighting, costumes, dialogue and the levity within the character. You'll tweak the same elements to joyous effect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Not everything in life is a teaching moment. Sometimes it's more valid to just forget about it and keep moving. Let the next moment teach you whatever didn't fully absorb in this one.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The core of you is remarkably stable: creative, reflective, sensitive. You wouldn't want to replace that essence, and couldn't if you tried. But you can expand it, like a tree: same trunk since seedling, but rings are added with each year.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Excitement is no accident. It's organic, uncontrollable, your animal inheritance. A thrill you feel in your body will be the truest compass. Take it as a cosmic nudge. It's the universe pulling you toward your best life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Possibility isn't enough. Usefulness and follow-through matter. Lots of things could apply, or help or happen, but what is practical for your situation? If it's not actionable, skip.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll be reminded of your body's almost mythical wisdom, which communicates in goosebumps, restlessness, a tight muscle, a deep breath and a thousand other signals indicating an intelligence far beyond what the mind can grasp.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be asked to contribute. You've set the bar high for yourself, so it takes time to refine. Aim for appropriate, yet unexpected. Careful choices signal taste, confidence and respect.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Should you hold assets back so as not to inspire jealousy or incline others to stock their arsenals? It's a time-tested strategy. The plus side is self-protection. The minus side is lost recognition, though today that's an advantage.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 30). Welcome to your Year of Savoring in which life offers you a multitude of wonderful experiences worthy of slow appreciation. Love that lingers, fulfilling work and scintillating entertainments are in your future. More highlights: Upgrades in how you get around and new criteria for what you say yes to. A colleague opens doors, and promotions and bonuses come at the perfect time. Pisces and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 4, 33, 10 and 30.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: On the heels of earning prestigious acting awards for his role in the acclaimed comedy "A Real Pain" and appearing on Broadway in "Glengarry Glen Ross," Kieran Culkin will voice the character Squealer in an animated adaptation of "Animal Farm." The Libran actor comes from a family of artists, including his siblings Macaulay Culkin and Rory Culkin. Culkin was born under four luminaries in Libra, and the empathetic Pisces moon so many great actors share.

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