March 23 (Tuesday)

The Aquarius moon can be like a cosmic chess game. Chess opponents who are 50 years apart and of different sex, race and religion, and speak different languages can play the same game at the same level nonetheless. Today, like minds might be harbored in very dissimilar bodies. You’re better for the strange company you keep!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be working with all types of people. Young folks may exhibit ignorance. You can help along their learning process with a gentle nudge, but do be patient. It’s better not to expect change. Let yourself be pleasantly surprised.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve got a rock and roll aura around you. The more you strut like your own version of Mick Jagger, the more opportunities for love you open up. At work, get down to the nitty-gritty, or you’ll miss something important!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Quality people think you’re cool. It has to do with honesty. You are especially in touch with the truth tonight. But just because you recognize the truth doesn’t mean you have to tell it. It’s best to wait until you’re asked.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A ton of work is piled on your desk, but don’t let it get you down. You’ll have to go outside your comfort zone to get results, but the results you do get are worth the effort. Love tip: Taking certain liberties shows you are confident.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Imagine how productive you could be if you didn’t care a lick about whether or not that certain someone joined your team. When you’re very involved in your own world, that’s when a new prospect wants to sweep you away.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 23). You’re irresistibly attractive to scores of people this year and will really have to guard your time. Make sure it’s all adding up to something you’ll be proud of years from now. A project done well in June will push you into a new career realm. Love with a Sagittarius or Libra is intensely passionate. Your good judgment brings a windfall in September. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 35, 20, 12 and 30.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Family matters come first – you handle them beautifully. Your backward way of solving problems is super-entertaining to a foxy someone. Celebrate your oddness. Everyone is a bit odd, after all.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re so used to working hard that sometimes you can’t even tell where the path of least resistance is. An Aquarius leads the way. Dare to be the rebel, even if it makes you a bit unpopular.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your mother or a sibling has truly valuable insight about your life if you’re brave enough to ask. Working out the kinks in a business deal will take extra time. Don’t rush it, though, or you’ll be stuck with a wonky arrangement.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The one you are trying to attract needs plenty of freedom, just like you. If you don’t make any promises and don’t request them from potential sweetie, the relationship grows strong faster. Another Sagittarius understands.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A nervous energy might take hold, but this can also be interpreted by optimists as excitement. You may have to trick your own psyche to perform this afternoon. Innovation and genius will be born out of a sense of competition.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). How many times do you have to win a battle only to discover that you have to fight it again? Stop struggling, and get away from a negative partner. Tonight, doing something that makes no logical sense is very attractive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There are friendly vibes around you, and people feel it’s easy to approach you. You may even get an odd request this afternoon. The opportunity for outsiders to become insiders is featured.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "What type of gift is best for my Aries boyfriend? His birthday is coming up. We’ve been together for a year."

Aries men remain little boys longer than most. So pamper him with games and gadgets. All Aries enjoy competition and being the first on the block to have a new game, so try buying new types of skiing equipment, tennis rackets and word games. Aries are generally proficient with computers, so new software is ideal if it is also fun to use. A word of caution though: Don’t get him a game you don’t enjoy, or you’ll feel left out.

"I’m a single Libra (born Oct. 13, 1964). My relationships are usually short-lived. Bottom line, why can’t I find someone?"

With a Capricorn moon, your emotional life can be rather steady. It’s hard for you to get excited about falling for someone special. You make everyone prove himself before getting attached. If you can dare yourself to risk more, your love life will improve drastically. Libras are natural partners, and when you follow your heart’s desire, it won’t be long before you have a companion who wants to work right alongside you.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Mia Hamm is considered the best all-around female soccer player in the world. The area of the body ruled by Pisces is the feet, and Hamm’s feet are a fine example of Piscean foot fitness. The Mia Hamm Foundation supports bone marrow transplant patients as well as young women in sports. Hamm not only uses her sign’s body part to its full potential, but she is attracted to volunteer and charity.

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