In primal days when it wasn't so easy to make fire, keeping flames going was an important job given to responsible people who understood the significance of their watch. A sacred spirit is alive wherever people pass torches, metaphorical or otherwise. There's expectation that all will keep it burning to the best of their ability. Much depends on the order of succession.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Back in the days of the saber-tooth tiger, keen ears meant the difference between being alive or being lunch. And though today's good listening isn't a survival issue, what you catch will sure make your life a lot easier in the future.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You needed something and you found a way to make it happen. Your own need was evidence of the demand, and you'll get more evidence from others. When charity is called for, you'll give. When professionalism is called for, charge.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The challenges you've overcome are not top of mind because the responsibilities of the day take precedence. But it will be helpful to remind yourself of what you've handled and what you're capable of. The confidence will ease your way.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). While there may be more than one reality, you seem to be in this one where the thought exercise of "woulda, coulda, shoulda" is not as helpful as practical action. Clean, clear, manage, leverage and love what is.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Much that attracts your attention is unworthy of it, and yet there's something there or you wouldn't have looked. Knowing what that "something" is will give you power and insight today. To fascinate, we must understand the nature of fascination itself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You might feel like your actions are all over the place, but there's a coherence; this is all driven by you. Embrace the experimental phase you're in. Take your time. Your vision is coming together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In the wise words of Tom Waits, remember, "The large print giveth, the small print taketh away." Take your time with the written word, especially instructions and contracts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What is truly yours already feels like it's yours to the extent that when you get it, it will seem like the most natural fit. But most things exist better without the state of ownership. Enjoy the many ways in which you are unencumbered.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your dedication is commendable, and you are moving in the right direction. Maintaining momentum does get tricky, but if you can prioritize these goals for three days in a row, you'll see even greater progress in the near future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You extend your hand in empathy, yet, the heart of another remains a vast expanse beyond your grasp and comprehension. Maybe that's what makes the reach such a meaningful gesture; any connection, however incomplete, is worth it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The farmers make hay while the sun shines, and you do your own version of it, perhaps by making sure you get out in it to catch whatever sense of brightness and aliveness comes with seeing humanity together and outside under the same sky.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There's no virtue in keeping worries bottled up inside. Sharing your burdens not only gets some of the load off your shoulders, it gives others a chance to lend a hand and show you some love — good for both of you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 26). The year plays with your expectations, delighting you with every twist. A move to improve your environment will have far-reaching positive effects on your daily flow and relationships. More highlights: a coronation of sorts as you're crowned in success, serendipity follows every flutter of your creativity, and three important reunions bring joy and restoration. Leo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 21, 4, 46 and 13.

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