The Pisces moon goes void of course, promoting a dreamy haze. Whether you are productive or not won't matter as much as how you feel about what you're doing. Unless the happy vibes are radiating in abundance, it will be very easy to shrug off the mundane tasks for more interesting and less laborious activities.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Art is not an indulgence. It's an imperative. Art will take you to places you've never been and leave you breathless in admiration of the amazing craftsmanship and imaginative genius it took to create it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will attempt to resolve a dispute through reasonable discussion, and you'll be most effective. You could even be asked to mediate for another group trying to work things out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Uncomplicated friendships are favored. Consider that the one who seems to prefer a passionate entanglement to a breezy bond is going to be more trouble than you have time for.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll be choosing the right goal, one that is well defined and imminently doable. You'll recognize such a goal when you can explain it clearly to anyone who asks and see comprehension registered in the other person's face.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your leisure time is precious, and yet you'll spend it giving back something to your loved ones and/or community. This turns out to be the very best and most fun use of your time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will be fascinated with the way things and people work. You'll observe, ask questions and experiment to deepen your understanding. You won't get to the bottom of it today, but this will be a mighty fine start.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You command respect, gain authority and impress the opposition. It's all part of your plan to turn your competition into allies. This will happen slowly, over time. But you're planting all the right seeds now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Bluntness is part of your charm. The stronger people around you can appreciate your honesty and good intentions, regardless of how your expressions land.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll take great pleasure in watching someone grow up. You'll have a concrete example of how far this person has come in the time you've known each other.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your luck will be uncanny. True, this mostly centers on small details, but it's still quite heartening. You'll find something you thought was lost for good.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You note how stubborn pride has gotten in the way of other people's dealings, and you vow not to make the same mistake. You want to make beautiful music with someone, and so you'll do what it takes to harmonize.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You want answers, and you'll persist until you get them. You know better than to keep asking the same question the same way, though. You'll be as sly as a detective.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 5). You'll pay your debts and your dues and step into an exciting new level of power. Loved ones push you to be your best in December, and you'll effectively split your time between responsibilities and desires. You'll get in on a good deal in January. Family additions revive the spirit in March. Aquarius and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 14, 3, 7 and 28.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Do you think I have what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry? I'm a Scorpio with Mars in Leo. I am interested in writing screenplays and also in directing. How do you think I should go about breaking into this business?"

Only you know if you have what it takes. Scorpio is a highly intuitive sign, and you have a strong sense of where you want to be and how to get there. The entertainment business requires great tenacity. As a daring, passionate Scorpio, you probably have the courage to develop your work and put it out there. Do you also have the ability to swallow your pride and learn from your critics? Are you willing to use each rejection to hone your craft or build your character? You also have to be willing to network as though your livelihood depended on it — it does. Mars in Leo is an excellent aspect for sensing the entertainment value in a story and amplifying it. This aspect also will help you see yourself as the "product" or "brand" that Hollywood will see you as, and market yourself accordingly. Finally, moving to Hollywood will give you access to opportunities you won't find anywhere else. Best of luck!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Scorpio is the sign of surgery, and its natives are not afraid to cut to the quick. Case in point: Kathy Griffin, a Scorpio with a sense of humor some celebrities would consider cruel. Then again, others consider her to have a heart of gold. The hilarious redheaded beauty regularly raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for a variety of charities, including Aid for AIDS and United Way.

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