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Because the stars know things we don't
Aries (March 21-April 19)
A group decision provides an opportunity. Consider it, without taking action yet. Look at all options. A rise in status or pay is possible. Clarify your dream, map out a plan, and prepare your move.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Plan your next trip, but don't go yet. Handle responsibilities, make preparations, pay bills and repair equipment. Delegate or complete obligations. Verify reservations.
Dream about the upcoming adventure. Determine intended outcomes and priorities. Get your gear together.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 6
Resist the temptation to deplete shared resources. Follow an expert's plans. Work closely with your partner. Ride the wave, without testing physical limitations. Anticipate controversy and head it off with clarification. Don't react without thinking. Send someone ahead.
Today is a 7
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Aim high and rely on partners, especially to navigate breakdowns smoothly. Delegate more this week. Streamline a work routine. Postpone relaxing in luxury. The more energy you put in, the more benefits appear. Your credit rating's rising
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is an 8
You don't have to pay fn
Today is an 8
You don't have to pay for everything. Streamline a routine.
You're a lucky winner. Wait to see what develops. Don't make outrageous promises. No fair cheating. In other words, don't take big actions. Sit quietly and appreciate.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
The tide shifts in an unexpected direction today. Get family to help. Give everyone a chance to voice their opinion. Have what you need delivered. Increase efficiency, and consider all possibilities. Look for the fun side.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7
Don't show unfinished work to a critic. Irritations and breakdowns at home could throw you off your stride. Schedule carefully. Remain gracious, especially around those lacking manners. Nip disagreements in the bud. Map out a dream privately.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 6
Adapt to changes with flexibility and optimism. Reassure a loved one with your wry sense of humor. Opportunities and new ideas hide in the chaos of fears about the future. Recognize lurking shadows and banish them with light.
Give yourself permission to dream about money. How much would you like to make? Check out an interesting suggestion. Expand your heart. Clean up messes. Finish up old business. Test your hypothesis. Don't take anything for granted.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Determine priorities to fulfill a personal dream. Use more imagination than money. Act from wisdom, not impulse. Sell stuff or get it appraised. Clean up messes. Test ideas in private before going public. Let the family help.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Todav is a 7
Get your team moving. Schedule carefully to fit it all in. Stop worrying... meditate or go for a walk for some peace. Others ask your advice. There may be institutions or health issues involved. Friends are with you.
Pisces (Feb.19-March 20)
Keep increasing your understanding, or you can just rely on faith to pull you through. Avoid a disagreement about priorities by clarifying them early on. Invite participation. Friends and associates get behind your dream.
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'Divergent' follows same YA adaptation formula
Divergent" is essentially just a lesser "Hunger Games." It's a franchise blockbuster led by a strong female character, which Hollywood needs more of, but it builds a future world that hits many similar story beats. And alas, it can't overcome the biggest challenge of young adult adaptations: a highly formulaic narrative.
In a dystopian future, society is divided into five factions based on personality types: the intelligent, the selfless, the peaceful, the honest and the brave. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) has grown up in Abnegation (the selfless), but discovers she's divergent, a rare personality type who doesn't fit into just one category, so the faction leaders fear and hunt them.
As citizens reach adulthood, they have the choice to stay in the faction they grew up in or join a different one. Tris decides to leave her family to become Dauntless (the brave). At this point, "Divergent" transitions from a thought-provoking set-up then slips into a familiar mold as Tris undergoes the Dauntless training program, gains several friends and develops romantic tension with her instructor Four (Theo James). Of course, there's also a political play at hand as the Erudite (the intelligent) prepare to forcefully take control of the government from Abnegation.
You've probably seen all of this before, and while watching "Divergent" you might start to feel burnt out from so many young adult dystopian future adaptations. The fatigue has definitely hit me. The Dauntless training takes the majority of the runtime and often just feels like a big-kid, less spacey version of "Ender's Game."
However, there are just enough engrossing and entertaining elements for this to stand on its own, although not at full height. Woodley has been one of my favorite rising young stars since her impressive turn in "The Descendants" and she exhibits an involving vulnerability while also growing stronger and more confident. Her doe-eyed beauty garners wonderful empathy. And James surprises in bringing depth to Four, with a touch of kindness beneath his hardened exterior.
Director Neil Burger ("Limitless") brings a vibrant visual style to more effectively characterize the scenes. From clean production designs that
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It's worth mentioning that Kate Winslet plays the scheming head of the Erudite, with some sinister plans up her sleeve, but she's a little too restrained and not cold enough to feel particularly threatening.
resemble a forward-thinking society to moody colored lighting, most of it hews toward brighter tones, which gives more personality to different sectors.
But there's nothing special about the action sequences. A few fights, a nighttime capture the flag game, a skirmish for survival — they get the job done — but the visualizations of fears as part of training offer the cooler moments, lacking rules of reality and delving into the mind.
There are some intriguing concepts filling the sci-fi story of "Divergent," but unless you're chomping at the bit waiting for the next "Hunger Games" take a break from this overcrowded genre.
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