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The restless moon passes through Leo, goes void of course and enters Virgo, an area of the sky that seems intent on imposing rules and regulations willy-nilly. For those who are in a rebellious mood — and with the sun in Aquarius, there will be many — there is much to refute. Big question: Is it really worth your time?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). One of the many things people love about you is that you're quick to laugh. Someone will work to make you do so, and you will interpret the effort as a sign of deep personal interest. And you will be correct.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There may be disharmony in your personal life, and yet it affects you in a good way. You use the energy produced by this conflict to do something excellent for yourself and the other person.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Be kind. Remind yourself of all you've done well lately. Make a list. Anything you can do to reinforce your sense of personal value will ready you for the opportunity that arises this weekend.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will be slightly more transparent today. So you may as well tell someone that you are angry with him, because your actions, tone and body language are already sending the signal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you volunteer, you'll be praised in the moment, but that moment will pass. And then you'll be expected to work and be responsible for the results. If that's the fun part for you, then you're volunteering for the right thing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are willing to add layers of knowledge and style to your lifestyle in order to fit into a certain social group. You're not sure exactly who these sophisticated, glamorous people are yet, but you know you'll fit right in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It may be calm this morning, but there is something building deep within you — a strong and passionate energy that will soon emerge to help you move a mountain that's in your way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Everything is cyclical. Just because you feel a certain way now doesn't mean you'll feel that way forever. The older you get the more you can appreciate all that's carried inside of a single moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). An old friend will return to you. You will see something different in this person now — something that was there all along but took awhile to fully develop.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A deal you made long ago is about to expire.

You can go on as you were, or you can make a new arrangement. Tonight: A mere flirtation turns into a more serious game.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Spring is more than a season. It's a metaphor for what is coming in your life. Under the cold ground there is a dormant seed that will soon break through and grow to mighty proportions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Sacrifices have been made. Now you'll continue the process of determining which ones were worthwhile and which ones you wouldn't make again. Be shrewd in your assessment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 21). You have a special brilliance, and it shines this year for all to see. Family makes you proud in February. A teacher leads you to productivity and money in March. There's an investment in April that pays off in July. Your creativity attracts a partner in June, and together you will succeed in business and art. Leo and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 12, 14, 23 and 16.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Avoid those who seem unapproachable or standoffish. There's a good reason for their closed attitude. TAURUS: You don't try to impress the authority figure — you don't need to. GEMINI: You'll be making a forgiveness speech, and you'll feel much better after it is delivered. CANCER: There is no way to eliminate the competition unless you jump into the game yourself and compete. LEO: You do not need anything from your romantic counterpart, and that is what makes the situation so appealing to both parties. VIRGO: It will be important to give special attention when your loved one enters or leaves your presence. LIBRA: You are intrigued by situations very different from your own scene. SCORPIO: You change your look and enjoy the reaction you get. SAGITTARIUS: On a date, agreement is luckier than arguing. CAPRICORN: You convey your sweetness in such a way that some people don't know if you are "for real." In time they discover the genuine wonder of you. AQUARIUS: Your loyalty will be rewarded, though that's not why you stand up for your friends. You do it out of your own moral sense. PISCES: You dress and behave in a way that sets you apart from the crowd and will therefore get the attention you so deserve.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Virgo and Aquarius are the perfect complementary partners. The earth sign Virgo is organized and regimented, disciplined, healthy and productive. The air sign Aquarius challenges Virgo's values with innovation, imagination and a healthy dose of rebellion. When they combine their talents, whether for business or pleasure, the result is a coupling that is a force to be reckoned with.

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