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In the opening line of "Anna Karenina," Leo Tolstoy observed: "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Good relationships follow the same principle now, each built on solid communication, mutual respect and reasonable expectations. As for the messy relationships, leave them for another day -- avoidance, in this case, is its own kind of wisdom.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Is it true that when you open yourself up, the universe sends the right people in? Maybe people cross your path all the time, but you only welcome new friends when something in you is ready. Either way, you're so ready.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your room, your rules. The more you live that, the easier it is to respect boundaries elsewhere. Clarity today comes from remembering who's in charge of the space you're in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A secret comes your way, and suddenly, you're holding something fragile. What you do with it changes the dynamic. Keep it safe and people will treat you differently, with the kind of trust you cannot ask for directly.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The future you once wanted no longer applies, and good riddance. Your current incarnation is wiser. There's relief in the admission that you don't know what the future brings. Uncertainty is your power -- margins wide enough to let the impossible in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A win feels bigger because someone is watching. It's not that you live to amuse, entertain and wow them, but it does bring you great pleasure to know this is possible, as it should. Yours is a rare gift!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today's problem will be solved with a scientific approach. Decide which metrics are meaningful to you and start recording the data. With small, logical steps, you'll move the action in your preferred direction and create the habits that will nurture your best self.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Someone tries your patience, but you don't lose your cool over it. You can bend the moment toward a lighter feeling. Irritation is less powerful when you find it curious, even funny. You'll surprise yourself by laughing at what once drove you mad.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're in one of those states where ideas come easily and the creative momentum is exciting, not to mention attractive to everyone around you. They'll be fascinated as they watch and wonder what you'll make next.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Feelings sneak up, quick and full. Pause to trace where they started and what they are pointing to. There's a clue in the emotion, and following it leads to the breakthrough you've been wanting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Instead of trying to predict and plan for every contingency, decide what matters. Remember, there is no objective right answer. If it matters to you, it matters. There's too much good stuff happening to waste energy on things of little impact.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your interest in others draws out their stories, and in the sharing, connections start to form. You don't even have to ask particularly insightful questions. Your attention alone invites people to reveal what they most want you to know.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It sounds improbable, but it really happens like this: The wrong turn sets you free. What you thought was a mistake reveals a better path. Truly, the delay is nothing compared to the discovery.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 26). Welcome to your Year of the Bold Leap. You'll take daring steps in work which lead to promotion or even heading your own business. Relationships thrive because you go for what you want and say what you need to say. More highlights: You'll risk rejection and come out ahead. Finances improve with structure. A presentation shows who you are -- people start following and paying you for your ideas. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 18, 4, 44 and 28.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Depth beneath the humor, much of Seth MacFarlane's comedy isn't superficial; "Family Guy" and related shows often layer in satire, social commentary, irony, or subversion. That echoes a Scorpio's inclination to dig deeper rather than stay on the surface. The prolific media mogul has recently leaned into his soulful musical side with the release of "Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements."

Holiday Mathis' debut novel, "How To Fail Epically in Hollywood," is out now! This fast-paced romp about achieving Hollywood stardom is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.

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