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Mercury and Neptune rule this Samhain with a dreamy trine of shadow, fog and other illusions. The tricks will be skillful, the treats divine as the Scorpio moon plays mysterious disappearing games on the night before the new moon, singing: "Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees, 'Tonight is Halloween!'"

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your best trick is the way you can decide who to be then declare and embody it with boldness and immediacy. Your best treat is the way you rise to an occasion and give of yourself even if you're privately unsure of how your effort will land.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your best trick is making others give you the very best that's available because you demand quality from the world. Your best treat is luxury that comes from these standards. People fulfill your orders in unexpected and delightful ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your best trick is an ongoing mission of playfulness which includes ribbing, flirting, flattery and the sort of teasing that lets people know you really see them. Your best treat is the sense that wherever you are, that's the cool crowd.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your best trick is reading the room like no one else, picking up on vibes before anyone says a word. Your best treat is the comfort you bring; people are drawn to your nurturing energy like a cozy blanket on a chilly night.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your best trick is making people feel like they're the center of the universe... and it's because they are for the moments they have your attention! Your best treat is how your generosity of spirit starts the flow of whole-hearted love your way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your best trick is spotting what's out of place and fixing it before anyone else even notices it's off. Your best treat is the deep sense of security you offer others when they know everything is handled, thanks to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your best trick is arranging harmony out of chaos -- smoothing over even the fiddliest situations with a smile. Your best treat is the way you make people feel seen and appreciated, leaving them feeling like they're part of something beautiful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your best trick is your ability to see through masks and cut straight to the heart of any situation. Your best treat is the intensity you bring to relationships; people feel truly alive in your presence, like they've touched something powerful and real.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your best trick is the way you can turn any situation into an adventure, making the ordinary seem extraordinary. Your best treat is your contagious optimism; people love being swept up in your enthusiastic zest for life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your best trick is your strategic mind, always five steps ahead, building toward something magnificent. Your best treat is the sense of accomplishment and mastery you offer, making people feel like they can scale mountains just by being near you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your best trick is shaking up the status quo with innovative ideas that no one saw coming. Your best treat is the sense of freedom you inspire, encouraging people to embrace their quirkiest, most creative selves.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your best trick is blending seamlessly into any environment, moving between worlds with fluid grace. Your best treat is the deep emotional connection you offer; people find their souls nourished in your company.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 31). You're a brilliant inventor in this year filled with fresh connections, a modernization of the old ways and the leveraging of past successes to tremendous effect. More highlights: You'll set hearts ablaze. Maybe it's not your aim, but your passion and enthusiasm spreads and suddenly everyone around you wants a piece of that energy. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 20, 6, 45 and 12.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Peter Jackson has produced a new "Lord of the Rings" movie, this time in animation with legendary director Kenji Kamiyama. The Halloween-born director Peter Jackson learned early on to lean into his entertaining natal Leo moon. He started his career with alien splatter comedies and grew to international acclaim with films such as "King Kong" and "The Lord of the Rings" franchise.

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