The moon has entered "no-moon's land," the space between Capricorn and Aquarius. The "void-of-course" moon is not a rare event, but one full of astrological lore —it's believed that nothing of consequence will happen. One astrologically astute ex-president used this to advantage by holding press conferences during these "void" times.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're mature. Your mood is independent of the things that are happening around you. Because of your calm strength, people will gravitate toward you and use you as their rock.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It doesn't matter what task it is; if you decide to do it, you'll do it. Finding a task that's worthy of you is the real trick. Be extremely judicious about where you put your energy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Everything has meaning. But sometimes finding the meaning is more work than it's worth. Try not to obsess over the nuances. Take life as it comes and make as few judgments as possible.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your water-sign intuition is turned up, so you see what's going on even when others think there's not much happening. You'll read between the lines, listen between the words and think between the thoughts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The assistance of your guardian angel comes through new sources. You could find guidance in a book, a phone call from a friend or a group of friendly people who support each other in figuring out life's problems.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 10). Your priorities are straight. You maintain the balance you need in life to love and be loved. Relationships push you to shed a layer of self-doubt. You're more independent, financially and emotionally. Give your full attention to November career developments — there's an opportunity to make a fortune. Capricorn and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 12, 3, 39 and 18.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your low profile gets more attention than someone else's stint in the spotlight. So if you feel someone is honing in on your stage, let them. You shine in your gracious modesty.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Rally the troops. Gather them up and strategize about how you'll make a big push to the finish line of a project. You can meet impossible deadlines now, with the strength of the collective.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Stray from your familiar clan to have a conversation with someone of a completely different worldview. You still won't agree. You'll have to stretch your mind just to understand — and that's the whole point.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your favorite kind of challenge is an unexpected one. Your superpowers kick in when you're met with surprise difficulties. And the best part is, the right someone will be watching you in action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It's not fair to compare your level of productivity to those around you. In many cases you're capable of more. It's of utmost importance that you try and better your own best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're not a pack rat, but today you'll notice things worth saving. Maybe they're collectable or perhaps just sentimental. Either way, you'll be glad you preserved them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're up to something big and exciting. But beware. Once you start talking about it, you get others involved. They might be jealous or more helpful than you currently need. For now, keep this on the down low.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm an Aquarius born 1/30/78 at 11:52 a.m. My husband is a Sag born 12/19/75 at 6:15 a.m. We were both born in Brooklyn, N.Y. I'm wondering when we should start trying to get pregnant. I'm more ready than he is ... and I don't want to push him, but I feel my clock ticking. Some days I want a baby so bad, and other days I want to focus on my career. I think I can do both, but I'm scared of not being able to."

Do not ask for whom the biological clock ticks — it ticks for thee! Your husband has social and/or family pressures, but he has no such clock. And lucky you, his Sagittarian sun is tempered by a Cancer moon, so he has a wonderful nesting instinct. However, that moon aspects Pluto: He's conflicted about having a child, and for deeply personal reasons that aren't easily accessible. Your questions show your exceptional self-awareness. A counselor might help you sort through the complicated feelings accompanying this decision. Children, when to have them and how they fit into your life, will take precedence for the next three years. July 2009 and January 2010 are key times.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: A talent Virgo people are known for is strictly organizational. Whether alphabetizing a DVD collection or coordinating a community, the size of an effort may vary, but the gratification received seemingly knows no scale for Virgo. Harry Connick Jr. put his organizational talents to use when he formed a music collective to benefit Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts.

Holiday Mathis is the author of "Rock Your Stars." If you would like to write to her, 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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