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A harmonious angle between the moon and inspiring Jupiter makes you one smooth operator today. Shake hands, kiss babies, network like your life depends on it. You could sail right into the VIP section, charming some impressive people in your midst. Since it really IS all about who you know, aim high. You're positioned to make some amazing career connections. Just don't underestimate the influence of the kind of people Malcolm Gladwell dubbed “outliers,” a modern-day equivalent of advisers to the king. One degree of separation can be just as powerful as going straight to the source.