Stress is neither good nor bad. It’s just a description of a certain tension. Any intensity and type of tension can be beneficial for the right situation. A lot depends on how we shape the circumstances. As for the tensions at play as Capricorn season begins, they will be short-lived, breaking as the Moon moves into the sign of peace.

ARIES (March 21 – April 19). What is discussed superficially is not the whole story. There is more at stake. Negotiation will open the door to possibilities. Approach with wisdom and you will find a solution that works for everyone.

BULL (April 20th – May 20th). When you master your skills, you become less dependent on others. Remember that independence is not the be-all and end-all, because beautiful connections come from people who need them.

TWINS (May 21 – June 21). As you practice, you will not only build a kind of inner confidence, not intentionally, not through props and affirmations, but silently as you work on what you are good at.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22). People often assume that meeting your passion is always an overwhelming experience, but sometimes a passion comes over you, like now, and in small moments it adds up to a passion.

LION (July 23rd – August 22nd). If something slips from your memory, it should be the rough spots. This won’t come naturally, but it is the choice that will make you feel lighter and empowered in future interactions.

VIRGO (August 23rd – September 22nd). If you knew that thousands would follow your example, what would you do? Add your own touch to the conversation today, knowing that this is how culture is built. Do not doubt that your contribution is an integral part of the fabric of the future.

SCALE (September 23rd – October 23rd). Micromanagement will be an issue, which is particularly annoying when the manager and the managed are both the same person. Your reasons for doing something may be unconscious, and being hyperconscious doesn’t always help you. It can actually slow you down.

SCORPIO (October 24th – November 21st). Today’s problem is tricky, but you will figure it out and then enjoy the sweet satisfaction. You too will have help – an invisible visitor in the form of a new hope, a muse, a wonderful mood or a sudden feeling of power.

PROTECT (November 22nd – December 21st). It is said that the home is a starting point where history begins – an opening to the world. It’s never too late to look for a place like this, because it’s never too late to start again. You will find a home in something new.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd – January 19th). They are inspired by tradition but at the same time very present to everything that is fresh at the moment. You build on what works and subtly influence the future with a unique twist that is entirely yours.

AQUARIUS (January 20th – February 18th). Happiness is a byproduct of your service to others, and therefore you will not inherently be happy alone. Keep looking for ways to have fun and have fun and you will definitely find them.

FISH (February 19th – March 20th). Removing items from your list is technically only possible if you already have a list. Making a list will be the luckiest move of the day. As you tackle the remaining tasks, your world will become more relaxed, your mood more content, and your attitude more confident.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (December 22). Your sphere of influence will grow in a simple and gradual way this year. You’ll find that you’re more free to focus on projects and talents you wouldn’t normally be able to work on, leading to relationships of all kinds, each beautiful in their own way. Other highlights: A lucrative project will continue to pay you off in the distant future. Pursuing a degree will lead to the adventure you crave. Aquarius and Sagittarius love you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 1, 11, 2 and 29.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the father of time, or in Meghan Trainor’s case, timelessness. Trainor’s blend of nostalgia and modernity keeps her at the forefront of pop culture, most recently with her sixth major label studio album, Timeless. Capricorn is the sign of tradition and honoring our roots. Trainor was born when the Sun, Mars, Uranus and Neptune were all in Capricorn.

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