Love hangs in the balance. With Venus in the sign of the scales, the already precarious nature of love is put at an even greater risk. Then Uranus in the warrior sign of Aries opposes Venus from across the sky, further antagonizing our relationships. Find the heart space where love is unconditional. Without risk, there is no reward.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don't mistake neurosis for personality. The question will arise: Will I be a bore without my quirky fears? No. You'll be more accomplished. Anxiety is a toxic emotion that keeps you from experiencing life to the fullest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You should start, even if you have no idea what you are doing. Daring feats happen when you are already in motion. The heat of the moment gives you the energy boost that can only come from momentum.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The Museum of Bad Art really exists. It's an attraction in Dedham Square, Mass. Knowing this, you may be inspired to add to your own interesting collection today. Keep your eyes peeled.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll be starkly honest with yourself. It takes courage. Something fantastic will come of this. As for your approach to others, it might not benefit you to be so forthcoming with your truthful opinion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Loved ones make friends. This takes some of the pressure off of you. Plus, this will enlarge your circle of contacts. So there is nothing to lose, just as long as these new friends are quality people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). That person who seems to be good at pointing out your mistakes might be the right person to keep around now. It's better to find out that you're making a mistake when you still have time to fix it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll bring a gift to everyone you meet. For most, it's your presence, your smile, your willingness to be a part of what's going on. For a select few, it's a kind word and a special connection.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Take extra time to make sure you're headed toward a place where goodness and positive vibes emanate. The direction in which you are moving is more important than how far you get.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Nobody wants to be around little Miss Perfect. Why? She tries so hard to do things correctly! Take a lesson from her. Getting it right is not the same thing as making a favorable impression.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you're going to reject authority, it's best to do so respectfully, with a smile on your face. This way, you'll give yourself a running start before anyone figures out that you're not going with the program.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Deepak Chopra suggests that all actions, even drinking coffee, are karmic episodes. You'll be doing things that create happy, positive memories, thus adding to your good karma.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The more you learn the less you know. It's not because what you're learning is incorrect. It's because every known fact opens the door to a universe of unknown facts.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (August 7). This year shows you doing what you absolutely love. So enthralled are you that you don't even expect compensation for this act, and yet you will get it anyway. You'll go to extremes this month — part of your creative process. You'll make new friends in October, and romance bubbles up in unlikely settings. Taurus and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 51, 28, 45 and 36.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "I'm a Pisces with Leo rising, and I don't play well with others. Things start out smoothly, but then my siblings, mother, girlfriend, boss, roommate, whoever starts to annoy me. I lose my temper and ruin everything. Any advice? My Mars is in Sagittarius, and my Mercury is in Pisces.

Astrological Answer: I commend you on reaching out for help. You obviously realize that anger is a problem for you, both at home and at work. Lately, I've been talking about the Arabic Parts of astrology, a series of mathematical calculations that can shed much light on why we behave the way we do. Though I can't see the exact degrees of your chart, I'll make an educated guess that your Part of "Action and Reasoning" is in Taurus. This can point to a stubborn and judgmental way of thinking. Nobody likes to be told what to do and how to do it. There's more than one way to skin an orange, and almost all of them require patience. Before you blow your top next time, step back, go for a walk, and repeat this mantra until you start to believe it: "Nobody knows anything ... including me."

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Oscar winner Charlize Theron gets back to her roots as a gorgeous action star as she battles ninjas in a new video with Brandon Flowers of The Killers. Theron burst onto the big screen in a similarly physical role when she first caught Hollywood's eye in "Two Days in the Valley." Her Jupiter and Uranus in the warrior sign of Aries signifies that this Leo is luckiest when she's fighting the good fight.

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