There are two tones to the day. The early hours feature a social and experimental Aquarius moon. You may be made more aware of the role of technology in your life, perhaps because something is not working correctly. The latter day brings the spiritual and creative Pisces moon. Emotional tension will build toward next week's full moon.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If there's anything you hate, it's being "hard sold" on something you really don't need. You'll sense that someone is taking a calculated approach to gain your approval, and you'll resist the effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You may feel nostalgia for the past, though you also realize that the time to be alive is now. The opportunities are many, and you have more control over your life than ever before.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your imagination can take you to magical places just as easily as it can solve the most practical problem. The key is in letting it go where it will, without burdening the process with too many rules, limits and controls.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Even if you choose to go along with the crowd, you won't fit in. Instead, you will be bold, beautiful and colorful, standing out against the backdrop of a bland mass of followers.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The biggest mistake people make in trying to attract new business or love is being too self-centered. Both business and love are about filling a need for the other person. You understand this, so you will do well in both regards.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your neighborly attitude might lead you to learning more than you wanted to know about those who live close to you. However, you will be better off for having been armed with this knowledge.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have no problem admitting your mistakes, as you realize it would be unfair for you to expect yourself to automatically know how to behave in every situation. For this same reason, you are also forgiving of others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will wonder what people experience in working and dealing with you. You will put some thought into this so that you may create just the impression and relationship dynamic you want to have.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will be tempted to elaborate for impact or to speak in a way that will flatter your listener. Usually, this would go undetected, but today, if you stretch the truth, it will snap back.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll be compliant and agreeable when you sense that your cooperation will help things run smoothly. You will not be brainwashed, though. When you sense someone is trying to have too much control, you'll fight back.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In some way, you are getting ready for a confrontation you do not really want to have. Einstein suggested, "You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Don't bother with second-rate service. You'll save yourself time and money by going to "the master." This will be true even when "the master's" cost appears at first to be higher than the rest.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 10). Kindness comes naturally to you. Because you are empathic to the plights of others, you will be loved by many. This month brings a number of enticing invitations. Your investment in a new interest will pay off by February. Family will require your leadership in December. Seize a coveted position in May. Leo and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 33, 11 and 50.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My sister is a 24-year-old Leo who has had many boyfriends. As soon as she breaks up with one (or even sooner), she is on to another one. I, on the other hand, have never been kissed. I'm a 26-year-old Aquarius. I have had friendships with guys, but it never leads to love. My sister tells me that if I'm ever going to have a relationship, I'd better change my looks and attitude. Wouldn't the man of my dreams be someone who likes me as I am?"

It might help you to think of romance as a game. Aquarius people are excellent strategists and often find brilliant ways to win at games. From this point of view, you will have a lighter, more playful attitude. In this game, you create your own "avatar." Now, Aquarius has so much going on in the brains department that it might seem silly to you to put a great deal of importance on your appearance. Alas, most guys are visual creatures, susceptible to societal bias in regard to attractiveness in a mate. So your job is to create an "avatar" you can be comfortable playing, who also possesses the qualities that will help you in the game. Let your Leo sister assist you in this regard.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Oscar winner Colin Firth will soon join his fellow Oscar winner Renee Zellweger in a third installment of the "Bridget Jones's Diary" movies. With the sun and Mercury currently in a similar position to where they were when he was born, Firth is calling the shots in all areas of life. His natal Venus in Libra suggests he is a charming diplomat who easily attracts the admiration of his colleagues.

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