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There are those who have their social performance down pat -- the look, the snappy one-liners, the filtered image and the quicksilver cool. Others have an effect beyond what's seen. They walk into a room and people feel something -- feel seen, warmed and held. The fire sign trine favors the warm second type today. Be the hearth, not the mirror.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Try not to linger on the flubs. You're still in rehearsal. Every mistake, every off note, is shaping the performance -- except there is no final performance. This act keeps touring, finding new audiences. It's a living work, with endless revivals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll spot a case of emotional freeze-frame -- someone stuck at a stage they were supposed to outgrow a few seasons ago. They have no idea. Try not to laugh. Or do -- but follow it up with compassion. Growth is hard.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Every experience strikes a different note in your mind. Reading stimulates one kind of brilliance, watching another. Conversations, quiet moments, even errands shape your creativity in ways you don't always notice. Stay open. It's all feeding the art you'll make.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Time will tell, or so they say. But which time? Six months from now, you might feel regret. A year from now, you could be elated, grateful it unfolded exactly as it did. Maybe even proud of how you handled the fallout.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll field an array of questions. Trust your gut about what kind of energy is behind the inquiry, and don't feel obligated to engage just because someone's asking. You set boundaries so delicately that people feel like they're the ones doing it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People will want your input -- not because they can't decide without you, but because they'd rather not. Your presence makes things feel clearer, more intentional. What they're really after is your attention, your vibe, your energy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don't have to share every part of yourself. Create a space just for you -- a small retreat, a corner, a mood. Private time allows you to reconnect with the parts of you that thrive in stillness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Neutrality is often a peaceful stance, but what's going on now is different. Your stand can make a difference to someone who needs it. Learn the situation. Defend the defenseless. Plan your next move, but don't make it yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). To follow your idols and linger in their work, hoping to soak in their brilliance, may feel like fun and even like slacking, but it's not. You're fueling yourself with inspiration. By studying the greats, you'll become one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Criticism reflects on the critic. Those who point out another person's flaws are implying that, by comparison, they have fewer -- which is rarely true. And calling it out? A red flag-sized flaw.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You know this, but it bears repeating: Show, don't tell. If you merely say the expected things, you'll get the expected response, and then you'll get forgotten. But if you entertain them, make them smile, wonder or feel, you'll have their attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You read the hearts and minds of those close to you. You can sense even the quietest anger, fear, joy and elation. Employ this skill to gently realign a relationship that's been slightly out of tune.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 23). Your intuition is the star of this solar year. Trust it, train it and let it lead you toward people and paths that reflect the treasures of your heart. More highlights: You'll laugh in rooms you thought would be intimidating, get the funding and teamwork to create a one-of-a-kind experience for others, and receive an answer you've waited years to hear. Cancer and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 15, 6, 18, 32, and 11.

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