TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A travel opportunity materializes out of nowhere. This is perhaps not the destination you would have chosen, but something special will come out of it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll have to talk yourself into an energetic state of awareness this morning. Schedule your important matters late in the day when you'll be on top of your game.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Life is your dart game and - gasp! - you hit the bull's eye three times in a row! It's going to happen again and sooner than you think.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Look for common threads in your recent dreams. There is a powerful message there just waiting for you to decipher it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you put a twist in the plot of your love life, you'll be considered exciting, unpredictable and oh so attractive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Anyone can "bring it" when they've done their homework. Wing it today. The stars gift you with amazing powers of improvisation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You've been worried about the competition, but fear not. If you put a little more stretch in your stride, you'll be impossible to catch.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone's disappointing action reminds you that the only actions you can control are your own. Continue to do the right thing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you broke it down, you would see why you are so well-liked. But you have the wisdom to leave such mysteries alone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Big projects of overwhelming proportions grow manageable, even easy, in your very capable hands.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The illusions you witness are likely impressive distortions. Reserve judgment for when you are able to see everything in a more realistic light.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 12). Because you'll be so busy, you'll need to devote some energy to finding a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. Romantic wishes will be fulfilled in March. A move or shift in your living arrangement is featured in April. Family ties bring opportunities this summer. Aries and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 50, 2, 15, 40 and 18.

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