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Offering lots of options is the act of help that doesn't help, the lesson that doesn't teach, the route that goes nowhere, the work of bad designers, the offering of a weak friend. Leaders keep it tight. Too many options equals stuck. People will thrive when given a clear path that doesn't split, fork or loop. Lunar strife with Pluto and Venus urges us to keep it simple.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You don't fear the influence of others because it can only make your work better. You don't have to take every suggestion, but hearing them will either make you more certain of the choice you already made or show you directions you hadn't considered.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The emotional landscape may feel uneven today. You'll show up solid anyway. That's your gift: steadiness under pressure. Someone nearby is grateful for your presence, even if they don't say it. You'll feel it in how they relax around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Money isn't the root of all evil; evil is. Money is neutral by design, just a sophisticated bartering system created to streamline exchange. Today's results vary depending on the intent of the transaction.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Focus on keeping your side of the street clean. Among the reasons not to judge others? It could drag on forever, as there are many faults to assess. But that would drain your energy. Think only about what you want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The bothersome thing might be small today, but that doesn't make it inconsequential. Fixing small problems sends a message to the universe that you'd like everything to be in order and the universe will respond quickly to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It's like you're holding the remote control of life today, and it's no time to relinquish that clicker. Keep it in your hands. You'll make the best choices for the room because you're more in tune with the needs of all the people in it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're not silly with just anyone, only with the people who make you feel fully at ease. The ones who don't judge, who laugh with you, who let you be weird or playful without holding back. One connection lifts the whole mood.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Keen senses are your gift today, and you'll feel a strong tug of instinct when it's time to act, time to wait and -- most importantly -- time to walk away. Financially, your good judgment gets sharper with every move.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Anything might have been, but only one thing was. That's your foundation. Accept it, frame it wisely and let it fuel what's next. The future doesn't need alternate histories; it needs you, now, dreaming boldly and building forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When people ask for your opinion, they get more than advice; they get insight rooted in experience, strategy and care. Just be aware: not everyone is ready for this clarity. Offer it anyway. It's a gift.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don't need everyone to get you. Just one! Here it comes. The snappy tete-a-tete is something that the rest of the world is not built to understand, but you know what it means -- a true match with exciting potential.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're both a dreamer and realist. Don't worry about the full staircase; just take the next visible step. Movement embodies your acknowledgement of the necessity of work and your trust that your feet will be met on this journey.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 4). You'll approach this year like an artist with new tools that are more expressive, adventurous and precise than ever. Your pet projects find the audience that fuels you both emotionally and economically. More highlights: You'll use your magnetism with more finesse than ever. Your social life opens new doors and introductions that lead to upgrades. Social justice will be served. Cancer and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 15, 9, 5, 26 and 30.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Beyonce is the quintessential Virgo -- meticulous, tireless and masterfully strategic. This year, she made history with Grammy wins, shattered country music records and commanded the world stage with "Cowboy Carter." Her precision in performance, branding and rollout of her genre-spanning trilogy reflects Virgo brilliance: grounded vision, relentless work ethic and artistic perfection. Beyonce doesn't just represent her sign; she elevates it to a global, glittering, genre-defying legacy.

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