The sun explodes into adventurous Sagittarius. This is the sign of the centaur, half-human and half-horse, a strange breed considered by the ancient Greeks to be wild, rude and drunken, all except for one. A centaur named Chiron performed heroic acts and showed great heart, so was rewarded and transformed into a constellation by Zeus.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're tempted to rush into a situation, but it's not advised. Chances are, someone is creating a false sense of urgency in order to pressure you. Truly great opportunities will still be there next week. Take your time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Recognize your fans and benefactors. Focus your attention on those who love your work and will pay you well for it. One person will be particularly generous with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You dream of spending time with someone who seems right now to be out of reach. This is more possible than you think. Keep imagining the ideal scenario. Each time you do, you bring it closer to you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Put yourself near the one who appreciates your brand of playfulness and the happiness compounds. You'll be laughing your way through situations that usually happen in a dry and joyless manner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Right now it suits you to be like a chameleon, absorbing the colors around you. Others let down their resistance. You can learn everything you want to know, or get inside an exclusive situation.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (NOVEMBER 21). You are deliberate and intentional and others feel secure in you. You derive great satisfaction and enjoyment from a victory that occurs before January. Spring brings exciting new relationships. July is very competitive, but you have a secret up your sleeve that tips the balance and allows you to win. Aquarius and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 25, 44 and 18.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Business will be lucrative. The observations you make give you an edge. You see the hidden facets of a person's personality and will make shrewd decisions based on this knowledge.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don't need to be touted about for your maturity and compassion. It feels good to you and that's why you do it. Good fortune comes to you because you are patient, and because you accept reality.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're more productive when you have incentives. Where there's no promise of reward, make one up that you'll give yourself. The afternoon features a conversation about work compensation. The less you say, the better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You gussy yourself up when you know you're going to see a certain someone. It's nice the way some people make you want to be your very best. And the feeling is definitely mutual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your timing is excellent. You sense the perfect moment to take a calculated risk and seize it and capitalize on a rare opportunity. A Sagittarius is your key resource.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your workday is sacred to you … sometimes. You realize this when a well-meaning co-worker tries to tie you into conversation that doesn't concern you much. You feel terrific when you limit the chat time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your communication is focused on the ones who require your input. All the rest, including telemarketers, spammers and gossipmongers will be put in their place, which is far, far away from you.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You're being mysterious again and it's totally working for you. TAURUS: You have your eye on someone who suspects that you're interested, but has no idea about the strength of your feelings. GEMINI: Pose as a friend, even if you're interested in more than friendship. CANCER: You're through guarding your heart. You're ready to let someone in. LEO: Avoid ostentation. You are more attractive when you blend in, observe and discover what is interesting about others. VIRGO: While you find much to admire in your surroundings, someone is finding much to admire about you. LIBRA: Many will marvel at your social graces that make you oh so attractive. SCORPIO: You adjust your style and manner of speaking in order to communicate well with a loved one. SAGITTARIUS: You are growing more comfortable with someone and as your sense of ease increases, so does this person's love for you. CAPRICORN: Give special recognition to someone who is there for you when it really matters most. AQUARIUS: Do not appear to be working too hard at being impressive, though you may be sweating to do so. PISCES: You get the answer you were waiting for.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Sagittarius and Scorpio can be extremely competitive with each other. They are rivals who become best friends, then best friends who become sweethearts. These two are attracted to each other's complications and they thrive on the drama they bring out. But when the stardust settles, what emerges is two dynamic characters who make each other stronger.

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