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Scientists have found evidence of creatures who once had brains and evolved to favor a networked nervous system throughout the organism. Then again, most life on Earth has been lived by brainless organisms. To consider your own mental processes with detached wonder will provide much insight on the topsy-turvy turn of Mercury.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Acceptance doesn't mean surrendering your values, but it might mean recognizing that not everyone shares them. Because you're present to friends and strangers alike, you'll get out of your comfort zone. One gesture opens a new world.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Knowing your strengths without needing to prove them, you'll walk with quiet assurance and let your actions speak louder than words. People notice your deep confidence. It's magnetic without trying.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll give something up so you can really appreciate what you have. While you welcome the opportunity to lighten your load, you'd rather be the one to choose what goes into the donation box.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Drop the word "I" from your conversation and magic will unfold. You're inherently captivating, so there's no need to talk about yourself, only to be yourself. That will do all the talking for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Progress rarely occurs in a straight line. Today, there will be detours and dead ends, but every twist has something to teach. Keep moving forward on the scenic route. Small delights abound.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Nature's design deepens your understanding of what it means to be part of life's intricate web. You'll affect and be affected by every other being. You'll experience life's wisdom firsthand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If the rules are not written down, spoken or communicated explicitly, then the only way to find out what they are is to break them. Rule-breaking also shows you the actual rules as opposed to the theoretical and idealized version.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Focus on your own needs and goals. When you take care of yourself, you're stronger in all your relationships. A moment of reflection keeps you on track. Pause to acknowledge what you're giving and taking, as well as how far you've come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Intuition is your inner compass, guiding you in ways logic can't always explain. You'll tune into your instincts and let them have a voice. You may find answers that your mind has yet to see.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Persistence isn't about relentless pushing; it's about figuring out how to keep going with the least amount of drama. What might make your way easier, more joyful, interesting, friendly, gentle or appealing? Progress doesn't have to be so laborious.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Biomimicry is the art of learning from life's forms and processes. Nature's wisdom will spark innovation for you today. Let your curiosity lead the way, guiding you toward designs that respect and renew.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Whenever there's an outcome expected and a person responsible, that's work, and don't you know it. Today's work will take forms that are invisible to those who don't understand everything involved in pulling it off. Feel free to give them a hint.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 25). Chance flirts with you, flipping on the electrical current throughout your year. You'll find a rhythm of connection in many relationships, each one unexpected and meaningful, but one particularly influential in this fresh chapter. More highlights: a new passion project gains momentum, financial gains from clever decisions, and peace arrives in the form of closure. Cancer and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 33, 5, 14 and 29.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Christina Applegate made a heartfelt appearance at the 2024 Emmy Awards, where she received a standing ovation from the audience and reflected on her career and roles like Kelly Bundy in "Married ... With Children" and Jen Harding in "Dead to Me." The Sagittarian spirit is playful and moving ever-forward, and Applegate openly shares her victories and aspirations, like working with Shirley MacLaine and sharing drinks with Cher.

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