The moon in rebellious Aquarius makes it easy to see the advantages of being an outsider and breaking a few rules. Just be sure you do this consciously and not because you didn't take the time to learn the intricacies involved in your pursuit. In other words, if you're going to be a player, you need to know the rules of the game.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You care about happiness, but your responsibilities have come first lately. There is a way to make happiness your No. 1 priority and still show up for all of your obligations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Marketers know that you can position the exact same product in many ways. What you present today will seem exciting, fresh and new, whether or not it really is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Something in you is restless. Look for inspiration; it won't be hard to find it. Also, you'll spark a connection with someone new and enjoy the good feelings that you create together.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don't have to form your personality to match the job at hand. Better results will be yours because you dared to be yourself, trusting the world to appreciate your intelligence and wit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One reason why fashion magazines show new styles monthly is because familiarity is the enemy of glamour. Fresh excitement is part of the attraction equation, and you won't ignore its importance today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Do not approach another person with only a complaint. Have a solution handy, as well, or don't approach at all. You are one of the best problem solvers of the zodiac now, so this should be easy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). One of the paradoxes of life is that you have to risk rejection in order to experience the wonderful sensation of belonging. Don't be surprised if you walk up to a group and hear, "It's about time you joined us."

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even if you're working alone today, the worst play you can make is to forget that you're part of a team. You'll be successful when you consider how others will be affected by what you are offering, creating or doing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Give someone else the opportunity to learn a task by standing by and watching as this person completes the job in what is very likely to be about twice the amount of time it would take you. Be patient.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You may try to hide the truth in order to spare someone's feelings, but your honesty has a way of shining through. So your best bet is to find what's genuinely good about your scene and focus there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A stall in the action may very well be exactly what allows you to shift into a higher gear and take off rocket-style. So don't try to push your way through this. Take it easy!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You won't learn much from one who teaches you in broad terms. Everything worth learning is in the details. The teacher who can give you specific help will open new pathways in your brain.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 30). This year, you'll find new ways to measure your success, and you'll increase your happiness level exponentially. There's a jump in your income next month. A relationship blossoms over the holidays. Seal a deal in December. Moves happen in January. Your excitement builds toward a March event. Aquarius and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 19, 24 and 18.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: I can't tell you too much because I don't want anyone to steal my idea, but I'm an Aquarius, and I've been putting together a business plan for the past year. I've thought of every angle, but I showed the plan to a few potential investors and came up with nothing. I couldn't even get a loan from my own blood relative! Could it be that I've worked in vain for the past year? — Inventive Aquarius.

Dear Inventive: The sun is no longer opposing you, and the earthy Virgo astral influences favor getting your hands dirty — so dig in! Thinking too long about this won't give you any more clarity. You have to engage. When you roll up your sleeves and get busy, you'll quickly figure out what the obstacles are and how to get over them. You'll understand what you need to learn and what you already have that will solve your problems. You'll have first-hand knowledge of how useful your offerings really are. Consider hanging up that business plan and testing your services in the real world one sale at a time. I have a feeling you're going to find out that you don't need nearly the capital you thought you did to get started.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: At age 16, the adventurous Cameron Diaz was traveling the world as a model. At 21, she was hired without any previous acting experience to play the lead in "The Mask." Her travels had taught her the kind of courage and confidence that couldn't be picked up in an acting class. Diaz is a levelheaded Virgo with Jupiter, the good luck planet, in worldly Sagittarius.

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