If the sea god, Neptune, traded his trident for an electric guitar, he'd fill the concert hall of humanity with tunes of oneness. I envision Neptune's current passage through Aquarius just like that, and his meeting with Mercury today merely a formality. We know we're not separate. And a brief brush with a "messenger" deepens this knowingness.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have very little in common with the ones you're supposed to relate to over the next three days. Your effort to bridge the gap will build your character, sharpen your social versatility and expand your influence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your intuitive inner voice is speaking to you, but not in the clearest manner. It's as though you have your own personal guru over your shoulder — a wise Yoda giving sage, cryptic and backward advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you act in a disciplined manner, you enjoy immediate results. You'll see immediately that you are right on track. Don't let off when the going is good — keep working and let the momentum build.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Responsibilities change you, requiring you to serve — and oh, boy, will you serve — a purpose greater than your own. In a roundabout way these responsibilities will form you into the person you've always wanted to be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Show initiative. Take control. Run with your ideas. Whether you're executing your work, throwing a party or merely getting dinner on the table, total confidence is what's needed to turn action into art.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (APRIL 14). This year you establish a stronger communication line with your heart, which allows you to feel whole in several areas of life. Your work is under review next month. Don't sweat it, though. As usual, you shine when the pressure is on. Relationships take you to new places in May. Finances improve markedly in July. Leo and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 25, 11, 16 and 40.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Social aspirations are advanced. This is exceptionally good for entering into new circles. Tonight, whether it's caviar or Egyptian sheets, what was once optional now seems like a must-have.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You've been down some rocky roads in a relationship, but the good news is there is no more bad news. You've seen all there is to see and now you can draw your own conclusions based on a solid base of knowledge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You long ago crossed over the invisible divide that separates the adults from the children.

But you'll cross back today, enjoying the kind of fun that only the truly young at heart can partake in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're so attractive when engaged in forward motion on a rewarding project. The most satisfying endeavors are the ones that allow you to gain deeper knowledge of something that already fascinates you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Check in with the mirror for one of your you-to-you pep talks. Express to yourself what you admire, enjoy and expect of you. It's not vain. There's a big difference between self-consciousness and self-awareness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Everyone wishes, from time to time, that they hadn't said the thing that they did say. When you get clear about your deepest motives, it's easier to come across in a way that pleases you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're loved by many. If you don't know this by now, perhaps you're not allowing others to show you. Let down your guard. Accept the compliments you are given without trying to deflect them with humor.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm an Aquarius, born in 1981. Over the last year I began thinking about the future. I don't see a lot of opportunities for a career in the town I'm in."

A wise person once said: wherever you go, there you are. A new place will not change the essential you, but I do think moving to a new town can stimulate fresh ideas and energy — even help you discover who you are. Finding one's calling is a circuitous, winding path for most of us, and often it's the experiences that pull on all our resources (like moving) that help us identify our true north. To get the most from your journey, Aquarius, make some life goals, major and minor, and then put yourself on a timeframe for achieving those. Where do you want to be in five, 10 years from now? Aquarians are true visionaries of the zodiac, and your ability to turn starry-eyed dreaming into dreams-come-true is your genius. The most elegant route to your dream is allying with other people who are reaching for the same star as you — or at least in the same constellation. Then opportunities will follow, new town or not.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Oh, if only we'll look as gorgeous as Julie Christie at 67 years young. After winning a Golden Globe this year, her copious talents prove Aries people don't stop blossoming ... and blooming. For those born under the sign of springtime, Aries people feel (and look) younger when they're not acting their age. Is 67 the new 37? Longevity is all about striking new ground — at any age.

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