In every period of human history, people have strongly believed things that were later found to be wrong, silly, barbaric, idealistic or just plain preposterous. These times are no different. The alliance of Mercury and Jupiter challenges us to examine beliefs with a more expansive worldview, thus becoming part of human evolution.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your burning desire for knowledge will lead you to the edge with a decision to make. There are some veils that shouldn't be lifted, some secrets that are better boxed up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). As for those who seem to be having more fun than you, and are rude enough to post it in the most glamorous light, no doubt just to annoy you — well, your presentation is equally annoyingly glamorous to them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). No one is confident at all times. If such a person exists, rest assured he is not well-liked. Push on through your fear, doubt and skepticism, and you'll inspire those around you to be brave.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your moods will wax and wane with the ever-changing moon that is your guiding luminary. Lunar bonus: You will innately know how to channel your emotions to their most powerful advantage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Whatever you're in for, for better or worse, you're in it with other people. Furthermore, they need your leadership and your protection. If you don't watch out for their quality of life, it will go down for all of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It's not pessimistic to plan your escape strategy before you enter the date, party or relationship. Knowing there's an out will relax you, and you'll have a better time. Along these lines: You can take anyone in small doses.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You admire someone who is deeply creative because, whether you realize it or not, you can relate. You would not have the capacity to be so impressed were there not the germ of these same talents inside of you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Can two people who don't like the same things, have very few similar talents and have little else in common get along? Yes, and beautifully so today! In fact, getting to know one another will be a delight and an adventure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). To an outsider you appear to be a person staring into space. This is because they don't realize that you're visualizing the big picture, and they don't hear the magnificent whir of the wheels turning in your mind.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll open your heart to a playful, carefree, childlike spirit — at least for part of the day. When the recess bell rings, you snap back to responsibility mode faster and more completely than most.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Not every flag is a red flag. Don't let the labels and judgments you make about others prevent you from seeing the opportunities in front of you. Instead, go forward with an open mind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll please an important person in your life with a small gesture of kindness. The warm response that follows is part of a pattern that's become so addicting to you that you'll want to please this person for years to come.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 3). Remember when there were seemingly insurmountable barriers that kept you from pursuing what you really wanted? Well, you've grown. You'll circle back and take the journey you dreamed of way back then. Now those obstacles beg to be crushed. This time you'll be brave, ready, and ultimately successful. Scorpio and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 43, 3, 38 and 16.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I learned that someone close to me was not who he said he was. I'm stunned. I don't see how a person can pretend to be one person when that is not who he is at all. Now I don't know what to think or who to trust. Do certain signs tend to lie about themselves more than others? Because I would like to avoid that sign so this never happens to me again."

There are many factors that affect the way a person presents himself. I do not believe that one can accurately blame an astrological aspect. Everyone has the free will to act in his own best interest. Lying is a personal choice. Even if there were astrological indicators as to why your friend felt it was necessary to mislead others, it would be very impractical for you to pinpoint and avoid them in the future. You would then have to do the astrological chart of everyone in the world. Instead, take the lesson. Were there any early warning signs you received to tip you off that this person was lying? Probably, yes. Remember those, and focus on building your trust on your own intuition.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: LMFAO singer Redfoo, aka Stefan Kendal Gordy, is bringing the party rock worldwide with recent shows in Croatia, Lithuania, Belgium and more. Son of Motown music royalty Barry Gordy, the Virgo pop star used his originality, musicality and humor to earn his place among the most entertaining acts in music. His moon and Venus in Leo promises that entertainment is in Gordy's blood.

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