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Countdown to Taurus Sun

Much will be accomplished during these final days of the passion-dominated Aries sun. The intensity is up, and a strong sense of urgency creates a flurry of productivity. At the end of the week, the sun and Mars will join Venus in Taurus, offering a different perspective and a new emotional set point. Put today's cosmic gift of bonus energy to good use!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are a key part of a cycle. You'll like your role, perhaps because it's one you have never played before. Even though this is new territory, there's already something lovely and graceful in your approach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Someone is thinking of you and in just the way you would most prefer. It's satisfying to have some control over the way you are perceived and to enjoy the perks that come with that.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your power won't grow from shunning the parts of you that you don't like, but from integrating all parts of you and accepting the polarities: good and bad, strong and weak, yin and yang.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). One person may spark your good mood, but you keep the flames alive even after this person has left. The field of love that is around us will not be an abstract concept to you now, but a reality that you can feel.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are moments in which you can't see the point in drawing a conclusion, because the deeper you get into things the more you realize that everything is a mystery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You may have picked up an inaccurate belief along the way, and now it seems abundantly apparent. Put the idea to the test. You won't have to ask too many questions to get to the truth.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just as the wind moves stagnant energy outside, new influences move the stagnant energy of the mind. That's why reading, conversation and intellectual experiences are important to your health.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll be even more sensitive to the energetic reality around you. You can pick up on dark auras and either do something to lighten them or avoid them altogether. Be spiritually generous, but also know your limits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There are many risks around you now that are not worth taking. Ask yourself honestly: Are you willing to accept, surrender to and dwell in whatever comes of this action? If not, don't take the action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). So much negativity can be cleared away by simply cleaning up the environment of your thoughts and the environment of your home.

You'll be amazed at how much better you feel when all is clean.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Much of the action you take now is driven by the spirit of cooperation. Very little personal effort is involved, and this is because of your naturally friendly and helpful attitude.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Is it better to deliver a white lie or a hard truth? You aspire to telling the truth, but your compassion may influence you to take a softer approach. This is a call that only you can make.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 16). You have a clear sense of focus this year and will stay on task until your aims are accomplished. You have aspirations for your personal life, too, and refer to your wish list often. You'll adventure with a special someone in the weeks to come, building lasting bonds. May and October bring bonus funds. There's new work in June. Gemini and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 12, 5, 33 and 28.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Life is short, and I'm just the kind of Taurus who hates to waste time. This has made life with my husband, a Sagittarius, challenging at times. He's the experimental type. When he shops, he has to try everything on, ask a million questions and consider every option. When I shop, I see what I want, and I buy it. When he cooks, he never makes things the same way twice, doesn't use precise measurements and gets mixed results. When it's good, it's brilliant. When it's bad, it's inedible. I cook, too. I follow the recipe, and it pretty much turns out right every time. I admit I get very impatient with my husband. How can I get past our different styles and have more fun with the way he is?"

Being patient with your husband and having more fun with who he is depends largely on what else you've done during the day to exhaust your resources of will power, self-control and patience. On a day when you've worked diligently for hours on projects that require great mental energy and focus, you'll be less inclined to find the fun in your husband's style. Carve out days when you can make play and fun times with your husband a top priority. That's when you'll enjoy him the most.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "Two and a Half Men" star Jon Cryer is not only an actor; he's also a writer, film producer and director. This versatile Aries was born when Mercury and Venus were also in this passionate part of the sky. His Scorpio moon lends an intuitive sense and a fascination with the inner workings of systems and people. His Jupiter in Taurus indicates financial luck.

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