Yesterday's full moon energies embolden Aries moon beginnings today. It's as though we're surfers who have been observing a wave on the ocean, watching it roll in, and now we're positioned to stand up and ride. Remarkably, this action involves little effort, just getting "on board" with a plan or project. Our intuitive legwork has prepared us.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're not a huge fan of wanting, but it's helpful to be a little bit hungry now. A large appetite for life ensures that your experiences will be juicy and full. It's lucky to connect with a Taurus.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Doing good in the world comes at a personal cost, but you weren't expecting this to be easy. You gladly do what's necessary to make a situation right. Sagittarius is on your side.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your professional reputation precedes you. You'll be offered lucrative work. There's a way to handle multiple commitments, though it will take some sorting out and delegating. Your organizational skills save the day.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're bold and inventive. Give dynamic ideas a try, if only for a day. Move the furniture. Open new accounts. Change your style of dressing or talking. You raise your energy and stir up new interest from others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want to deliver quality, but obsessing and worrying over details that will have little effect in the end won't raise the integrity of your project. Know when to say when. Your first instinct will be correct.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 16). You grow in self-knowledge this year, really honing in on what you're great at. By the end of October you'll have discovered yet another way to unleash your talent on the world. Your November social calendar is booked. January brings thrilling career progress. Wedding bells ring in May. Sagittarius and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 50, 28 and 11.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have the right idea about how to persuade people to your way of thinking. Because of this, you seal a deal or convince a friend to take action. Your success key is simple: You genuinely care.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're very specific about what you need. You can afford to wait until someone gets it right. With your sweet, patient attitude, people are motivated to give you exactly what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your creative spirit is a restless child. What captures your imagination one minute might bore you half an hour later. Flit from interest to interest until you land on a fascination so deep it can hold you a while.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You flirt! You want to make people smile and your social banter is sparkling — you're just plain irresistible. By the end of the day, there are new members of your fan club.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Usually you're the leader. But when you're not in charge, you have a special way of relating with the person who is. Authority figures may now rely on you for advice or assistance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have an unbelievably easy time with the chores that most others find frustrating. It's not just because you're talented, though that's part of it. It's because you see the problem in a totally different way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The person who finishes first is not always the winner. There is something valuable to be gained through patience and humility. Quiet, selfless acts build your inner strength.

ASTROLOGICAL TOPICS: Your Egyptian zodiac sign. Dates: Jan. 1-7; Jun. 19-28; Sept. 1-7; Nov. 18-26. Sign: the Nile. The Nile is still the source of life, and Egypt's wealth. Likewise, Nile people enrich those around them, enjoy tranquil surroundings and are spiritually inclined. As the Nile used to flood every year, wiping out disease and renewing life, those born need to shake things up now and then — in the name of progress. Dates: Jan. 8-21, Feb. 1-11. Sign: Ra. The sun god (and star of Egypt) Ra was endowed with generosity and strength. Ra people reassure others, making them great leaders. Those under this sign lead by example and empower others to do the same. Great blessings and opportunity in life are secured for Ra-born. Dates: Jan. 22-31; Sept. 8-22. Sign: Mut. Depicted as a white vulture atop kings' crowns, this mother goddess held sway over Egypt's entire royal legacy. Thus, Mut people are authoritative figures who honor the physical and mystical nature of life. They inspire others with a rare blend of hopefulness and realism. Come back for more tomorrow!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Virgos are notoriously humble, but they also might think they're the best at what they do. This isn't a contradiction! Though Virgo-born are quick to brush off compliments, their methodical craftsmanship gives them bragging rights. In singer Marc Anthony we see the dedication and pride of Virgo. With Mars also in flamboyant Leo, Marc exudes showmanship and confidence — even if he doesn't feel it.

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