Today's waxing Sagittarius moon begins filling the cup of the mid-week full moon, but this is no typical tea party. It's like we're traveling to an exciting party in a foreign land, or galaxy even! The scenery is growing strange and stranger yet. So kick back and enjoy the ride, and entertain characters, ideas and discoveries from all walks of life.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It's a day of interesting realizations. For instance, you may discover that your job fulfills something that other kinds of relationships cannot, which is only natural. Accept without judgment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Learning is easy. It's unlearning that's hard. You'll be grappling with your tendency to react to triggers you cannot control. You're gaining ground with what you can control, though — your own thoughts and actions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The question of the hour is: how do you turn up the fabulousness in your life and eliminate the doldrums? Hint: It's your disposition, and not the actual circumstances, that make a scene fabulous.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're getting organized. You're already, more than anyone you know, able to handle whatever surprising rush of activity might interrupt your normal rhythm. Now it's a matter of helping the others on your team get equally in control.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's tough love that you're looking for, and you'll be obliged. So you're afraid. Big deal. Anyone who's ever accomplished anything has had to make friends with the knee-knocking sensation. Congratulations, you're on your way!

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JUNE 16). You're able to express your love in ways you never have before, making this a year to forge stronger connections. The summer brings a fiscal surprise — you earn money for something you didn't even know was a viable skill. Someone you admire will come into your world in a stronger way in September. Sagittarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 18, 4, 9, 42 and 19.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Just in case you find yourself choosing something you're not too crazy about because it seems to you to be "safer," the stars align to let you know that there is no safer choice than to follow your heart.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Is it corny to be optimistic? If it is, you don't care! You burn bright with good cheer, and others light their candles on the energy of your smile. As for saving the world, this very well may be the way it's done: one attitude at a time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). As you wished, the controls are handed over to you. Power comes with the enormous responsibility of not misusing it. You can keep it all from going to your head by teaming with a grounded Taurus or Virgo.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Where money management is involved, you are successful. You have a conservative approach to handling other people's funds, but are a bit more daring when it comes to your own. You'll risk more and win more!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). No wonder you like work so much. It's a beautiful sense of connection when people see the value in your ideas and help you advance. And you don't have long to wait before you can return the favor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A bold move gets the prize. But the real trick is in knowing who to share this with. Confident friends will be genuinely happy for you, sans teasing remarks or trying to weasel into your prize.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You dislike being under anyone's authority, preferring the top-dog position. The best way to accomplish this now is solo work. Lead yourself with the structure and discipline you will soon be expecting from others.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "After reading your response on the Virgo in deep with an unfaithful Gemini, I couldn't help but wonder if cheating is common with Gemini. Is it possible for them to stay committed to one person? Who, would you say are more compatible with a Virgo?"

Gemini is not more likely to cheat than any other sign. They are experimental, extremely sociable and infinitely curious. Since these personality traits inform who they are, dabbling — be it in love affairs, careers or interests — is innately Gemini (think of the young Angelina Jolie, a Gemini, who sampled her way through a smorgasbord of men and identities, sexual or otherwise). These sun signs live to learn, and circulate they will. However, often around the Saturn return (age 28), Gem will often make the choice to stick with one partner. Virgos tend to their relationships with the same sacred devotion, reverence and self-elected duty they show in all areas of their life, and find water (Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer) and earth (Taurus, Capricorn) the true blue partners in the zodiac.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Geminis are known for their keen observations on any subject. Their ability to pull out minute facets and multiple perspectives on almost any topic makes them engaging conversationalists and a joy to behold. Helen Hunt has three luminaries in the insightful sign of Gemini. Her recent big screen directorial debut will lead to an intriguing new project — one that closely mirrors her own life.

Holiday Mathis is the author of "Rock Your Stars." If you would like to write to Holiday Mathis, please go to www.creators.com and click on "Write the Author" on the Holiday Mathis page, or you may send her a postcard in the mail. To find out more about Holiday Mathis and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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