Mars and Venus stir it up by moving into new signs on the same day. Mars takes a trip through the sign of the bull where the attainment of money and material resources follows bold action. Venus aligns the domestic realm, bringing beauty, nourishment and new ideas to the place where many feel most themselves. Success starts at home.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Directness is your gift today. You'll get quickly to the heart of things — not by making piercing observations or asking incisive questions but by radiating an inviting warmth that has them dropping their defenses.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Every time you finish a job, you get a little better. You keep sharpening your skills and refining the result until your product and style are unmistakably yours. The evidence is in the reorder.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're not trying to impress anyone; however, you may not be able to help that. When you show up and do your thing, it fixes the problem. Of course they're going to be appreciative. The acknowledgment will be sweet.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You might be doing a job better than you ever have, but it's still taking the same amount of time. This is part of mastery — devoting yourself to the process no matter how long it takes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In some ways, you have the life that you imagined you would, and in other ways, you don't. It's those "other ways" that motivate you now. There are some dreams that haven't and shouldn't die.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're intellectually well aware of the neutrality of the day's events — none of which are inherently positive or negative, all of which are open to interpretation. But tell that to your emotions. A strong stance is forming.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Consistency beats intensity. Occasional brilliance fades between appearances. Regular, solid work builds recognition and trust. Show up on a schedule people can count on, and let the body of work make the case.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Someone gives you part of what you need but not all, and this keeps happening. It leaves you feeling like you're settling. Today is the day to make a change, whether you clarify, inspire or cut bait.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Is there a way to make yourself happy and please them at the same time? Maybe. Although, today, the outcomes are beyond your control. Choose one aim and do it very well. Either path has the potential to spread happiness wider.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your spirit radiates and others understand — not just humans. The animal world responds to your gift for communicating beyond words. Dogs trust you, birds linger, and even bees and butterflies seem to sense something welcoming in your presence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Who you know and how you treat them matters a lot to your professional trajectory. You don't have to fawn or be overly agreeable. You only have to reach out once in a while in the spirit of warmth and generosity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll win with what looks like a lucky guess. It's more than that. You sense patterns and signals. When you act on that knowing, there's an excitement that stirs the moment and invites a run of good fortune.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 18). Welcome to your Year of Rippling Joy, when your acts of caring affect not only those close, but they are part of the betterment of your community. Sometimes you see your work in action. Other times, you'll never know the chain reaction of happiness you start. More highlights: the leg up you need to thrive, a talent honed with an excellent teacher, and financial decisions that pay you back with security and pops of fun, too. Aquarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 20, 2, 11 and 15.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Tina Fey is right on trend and boldly honest in her recent engagement with what could be a comedian's least favorite activity — measuring jokes of the past with the zeitgeist of today. A Taurus with Mercury and Saturn also in the sign of the bull, Fey embodies the timeless characteristics of enduring success — stellar natural timing, a down-to-earth worldview and rugged determination.

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