FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011 by Holiday Mathis on Creators.com

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FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011

The spirit of helpfulness and community is alive and well under the Aquarius moon. You may witness instances of compassion and graciousness or simply good manners as you go about your day. And if you do not see such behavior, it's a signal that you need to start the cycle. One good-hearted action will ripple out to the whole world.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll act as a kind of master of ceremonies. You'll make introductions and be a common thread through everyone's scene. You know your crowd so well that you can anticipate their reactions to what you say and do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You and technology will get back on track. You'll have much better luck with all things that require A/C adaptors. One such device could even change your life for the better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). With most people you meet for the first time, you're able to decide whether you like them or not in about 10 seconds. Today you'll meet someone who deserves a much longer deliberation process.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will understand the similarities between you and someone you have long admired. There is a very good reason why you have aligned with this person, and you're about to discover what it is.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There is something for you in the realm of travel. But if you don't have transportation tickets, no worries. Explore a new neighborhood, or discover the alternate universe inside of a book.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You know what it feels like to be on the outside, and you wouldn't wish that feeling on anyone. So you are careful to include everyone, making introductions and lobbing the conversational ball in new directions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will remember things differently than other people will. Consider writing down your impressions to preserve some of the details. Later, you will be glad you made notes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your higher mind gets a treat. Books, math and brainstorming sessions are all like mental vitamins. Your synapses are receptive to new knowledge and will spark with brilliant ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll expand your reach. It happens in casual settings. Your manner is informal — you will shine in this mode. People from all walks of life are comfortable around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Anyone can be skeptical, closed off and critical. It takes heart and humor to join in the fun.

And it takes courage to start the fun yourself. You'll be on the open side of things.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have an idea for increasing your income. However, it will cost time, energy and money to get it off the ground. Also, are you willing to leverage your relationships to make it work? Mull this over for a while longer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's Monday, and yet you feel brighter and more buoyant than you did yesterday. You planned well for this day. You like what's on the schedule, and you're raring to go!

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 25). Your passion will be the motivating force that allows you to accomplish more this year. Your family grows, and the new members make your group even stronger and certainly more fun. An angel of good fortune visits in May. Interesting work brings financial ease in June. August is an adventure. You share a special connection with Scorpio and Leo people. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 32, 25, 11 and 40.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I have a passion for Shakespeare, and I was wondering if I am cosmically linked to him somehow. I am also a playwright and am very prolific, though I have never had anything produced on a professional level. Will I ever be pro? And do you have any advice for me? I am a Taurus, and my birthday is April 30, 1969."

Though the exact day, time and location of William Shakespeare's birth is unknown, it is traditionally celebrated on April 23, making him a Taurus like you. And since "The Bard" was born in the year 1564, if he was indeed born on April 23, the moon would have been in Libra — and so is yours. The sun and moon in these Venus-ruled signs indicates an intensely romantic nature. Venus represents beauty, poetry and passion — all qualities that shine through the work and life of Shakespeare. You have that in common. As for whether you can make money in show business, your Saturn in Taurus indicates that this will require you to be as proficient in the "business" side as you are in the "show" side. Methinks thou shall indeed be a pro. Keep your passion alive and moving forward.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Taurus actress Renee Zellweger was born when the moon was in Leo, the sign of the entertainment business. Zellweger enjoys a fresh burst of energy with this solar return, and the spirit of renewal that sweeps over the next three months will be a bonus. On the heels of her new relationship status and real estate sales, a free-spirited happiness will attract exciting projects and travels in the year ahead.

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