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Due to the ironic process effect, "don't think of a purple elephant" is a sure way to conjure visions of pachydermata. Relatedly, the harder you try to forget something (or someone), the better you remember, especially under this poetic Scorpio moon of longing. Write things down. It will magically aid with remembering, forgetting, processing and poeticizing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Celebration will renew your confidence. Don't wait for others -- start it up. Acknowledge how far you've come, toast your efforts, applaud your persistence. Recognition of progress from the outside world is coming for you soon, but until then, honor your own victories.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can have what you want, so long as you want the cost of it just as much as you want the rest of it. Many costs are hidden. That's why the theoretical experiments aren't enough. Experience will teach you the reality.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Good friends tolerate your entire range of moods and energy -- brilliant, tired, funny, quiet, uncertain. You don't have to be luminous to belong. If you can show up low-wattage and still feel valued, you've found someone safe.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Today highlights the many things to be rich in besides money. And much that's more wondrous than gold goes uncelebrated -- practically kept secret. To be rich in peace, patience or compassion is rare and transcendent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Reading the room is so important. It prevents you from wasting your time and energy on those who can't or won't be receptive. The people who can get something out of your offering really need you, so there's no time to waste pitching to the wrong room.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be drawn to go under the radar, play it low-key, move through the shadows... and not because you're hiding, but because you're observing the scene. Watching is research. The info you gather will be valuable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Try again. The situation will reward persistence more than perfection. Putting yourself out there one more time might feel incredibly vulnerable. But the treasure will only appear after you've decided that embarrassment is a small price for possibility.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's money hiding in an unfinished conversation. It could be a follow-up call or checking in with someone you haven't talked with in a long time. It could also be in an email or pitch. Tying up the loose ends readies you for the next opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You want support for what you're doing, but the others don't yet understand it. With repetition, they will. With clear articulation over time, they'll become familiar, then they'll really get it, and finally they will buy in.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Overconfidence blinds people to reality; modesty keeps them learning. But the thing is, people don't usually choose humility for the win. It's far more common for people to default to arrogance. And that's what makes your attitude so rare and, today, so effective as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're exciting because you entertain exciting ideas. You don't always have to follow through, take risks or do anything attention-getting to bring home the point. Trust that your playful, daring attitude is plenty attractive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your best option may not be the one that's recommended by the experts. Your personal experience is valid evidence of what works. The experts don't understand your exact circumstances. Only you know how things feel to you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 4). You're gliding into your Year of Magnificent Momentum. Once you begin moving toward a goal, events gather speed as if the world enjoys helping you along. More highlights: A leadership role increases your influence and income. A relationship thrives on shared victories, spirited debates and late-night plans for the future. The year also features a trip that alters your perspective and opens a door to new markets or audiences. Sagittarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 1, 30, 22 and 9.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: From "Chaplin" to "Oppenheimer," Robert Downey Jr. carries an Aries-style daring in the way he reinvents himself. He moves with quick wit, bold charisma and a willingness to take risks that keeps audiences riveted. His Iron Man role reshaped modern blockbuster storytelling, and lately he's been exploring new territory, including producing projects. Sun, Mercury and Venus in Aries, aligns closely with the magnetism, passion and resilience the Mars-ruled rams are famous for. High-energy aspects are tempered Saturn in artistic, empathetic Pisces.

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