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TODAY'S HOROSCOPE ● GEORGIA NICOLS

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The Shawshank Redemption star Tim Robbins turns 68 today.

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions until 8:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You couldn't pick a better day for sports or competitive activities because you enjoy pottery making or doing anything that requires patience and perseverance. That's because you have the patience and the perseverance to keep trying.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You might make strides tackling home improvements today because you're in a practical frame of mind to overlook details and you will be the wine connoisseur. Measure twice, cut once.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Although this is a playful, lighthearted time, you will work hard today to learn something new. You'll be direct, forthright and honest. If you're doing any kind of mental work, you won't overlook details and you will find what you want.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You're interested in the possessions of something you own. This is why you might clean, repair or maintain something you own. If you're cleaning it, doing whatever you can to maintain it, it works well. And you have the patience to do it. If shopping, you buy practical, long-lasting items.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You're super-productive because Mars in your sign gives you a lovely boost from Saturn, which will give you enormous perseverance and endurance to complete whatever you want to finish.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) This is a tricky day in other words. You've got to watch it. And this is why you will steadily do whatever task you set for yourself. Especially because you're content with winnings and cash flow coming your way plus you have the energy for good humor and some fun!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Group efforts will pay off best choice to be productive as you have the patience and even the humility to work with others to achieve your goals. You'll take pride in your work. Furthermore, you will work hard and get the goods in the pudding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) More than most signs, you have an amazing ability to make things happen. Your ambition will be expressed because you want to patiently and carefully attend to details until everything is done right. Smart!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) This is a great day to study something requiring focus, endurance and attention to detail. It's also an excellent day to finish major writing projects, scripts and books as well as taking important exams. Yes! We're talking serious perseverance and tenacity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You will make great strides if you need to tackle red-tape issues dealing with shared finances, taxes, debt, inheritances, estates, wills — all that fun stuff that's so much fun. (Not.) You will also demonstrate wisdom and perseverance to get it done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Fiery Mars is opposite your sign influenced by its dance with stern Saturn, which might make you feel stubborn or dealing with spouses and close friends. By all means, be patient.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) This is a wonderfully productive day for you! You'll find it easy to work hard and work long. You won't hesitate to tackle tasks you've been avoiding and you'll be like a dog with a bone: relentless, conscientious and careful. Ask yourself, what do you want to accomplish?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY Actor Tim Robbins (1958) shares your birthday. You're perceptive, knowledgeable, witty and astute. You're curious. You want to help others, but sometimes you're too intense. In the final year of a nine-year cycle, you will shed what is no longer relevant in order to hold space for new beginnings next year. Do back to some internal and external housecleaning. Commune with nature.

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