FOR RELEASE: SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011 by Holiday Mathis on Creators.com

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FOR RELEASE: SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011

Dwarf-planet Pluto goes retrograde in Capricorn and will continue transiting backward, at least from our point of view, until Sept. 16, 2011. The retrograde represents a chance to process the global and personal changes that have occurred since the start of 2011 to determine the best approach for the future.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Each person sees what he wants to see. A small amount of evidence is all that's needed, and the mind will fill in the rest. You will use this principle to your advantage as you paint the picture you want to paint about yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your emotions will be engaged in the action of the day, which makes all you do seem effortless. You will go with your feelings, and as a result, yesterday's unsatisfied wishes will be fulfilled.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The task you choose to take on did not come with an instruction manual. However, there have been many books written on the subject that will serve you just as well. Reading will change your life.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Subtlety can be cool, but in today's circumstance, it will be better if everyone knows what you did right. They will follow suit, and big improvements can be made across the board.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have a strong need to help people. Choose the target for your generosity well. Also keep in mind that what helps one person might hinder the next person. Cater your actions accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's a certain behavior you would like to change, but you are having trouble. Think on the topic, and write down your thoughts. First you will get clarity, and then you will find solutions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Spontaneous chats with friends, neighbors and acquaintances will whittle away the time. This may prove the best use of your minutes, after all. You'll learn, connect and create a shared sense of community.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). One thing leads to another. You may not be able to change the "another" on its own, but you can change the "one thing." Once you figure out the trigger, you can avoid it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will learn that someone needs your particular talent. Getting the chance to be creative will energize you. Once you get into the zone, you'll stay there all day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You will do what you love and bring so much of yourself to it that you will lose yourself in the moment.

Responsibilities, worries and time itself will cease to exist for you while you follow your bliss.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will notice that something is missing. Maybe it was never there to begin with, but now you realize that you would like it to be there. And you have every right to ask for it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will be keenly aware of the ebb and flow of action. And while you realize that the doldrums are a normal part of life, you are still proactive in keeping them away.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 9). You see two distinct realities ahead, and you choose the most appealing. You'll face your fears and conquer a significant one before the change of seasons. Athletic skill is featured in May. An extra source of income opens in June — start small and build slowly. Romantic notions turn into a reality in October. Capricorn and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 25, 18, 29 and 41.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Should I be a writer, a teacher or a scientist? I'm a Sagittarius with a Scorpio moon."

I recommend all three — perhaps even at the same time. Curious Sagittarius learns best through experience, which includes a great deal of sampling and experimentation. Your active mind never stops posing interesting questions and dreaming of new hypotheses. Keep track of your discoveries in a consistent manner by writing them down. This practice will help you stay focused, instead of bouncing from one interest to the next, as Sagittarius can sometimes do. Build systems and routines for recording your findings. As for the experiments themselves, you will be especially drawn to social, psychological and cultural studies. And work that requires you to travel will be especially thrilling. Your Scorpio moon lends a magnetic charisma that helps you make inroads at work with mentors, colleagues and clients. It also gives you an intuitive edge with which to navigate the sometimes confusing educational process. Take care in choosing the right path, and then stick with it through the rough and easy times.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart has gravitated toward challenging and serious roles since childhood. This passionate Aries actress was born under an artistic Libra moon. Her natal Venus in Pisces is an ideal aspect for an actress because it indicates a broad imagination, strong intuition and the deep wells of empathy necessary to lose oneself in a character.

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