FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 by Holiday Mathis on Creators.com

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FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011

Plan ahead for tomorrow's antics, as this April Fools' Day promises to be a doozy. Yesterday, Mercury, the prankster of the zodiac, went retrograde in Aries, the sign of youthful folly. And since tomorrow's moon will be void-of-course in creative Pisces for the better part of the night and day, silliness and absurdity will reign supreme.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The omens suggest that it may be just as easy to make a big change as it is to make a small one. So, as long as you are envisioning a change, it may as well be dramatic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Once you accept the way things are, you have power over the situation. So consider dropping your resistance. Why struggle? Come to terms with the way things are, and you'll be instantly influential.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your creativity and intelligence will stretch into new realms. You'll apply what you learned in one area of life to a completely different subject and have success.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes the prize goes to the one who deserves it most. Other times the prize goes to the one who thinks to ask for it. Take a chance, and ask for what you want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A relationship is improving. It may feel like you are coasting along together. Enjoy this mellow, harmonious state. You have an especially easy time getting to know Gemini and Libra people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have an excellent eye for what is going right in the world. Share your upbeat observations with anyone who will listen. Your optimism will have far-reaching repercussions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you don't have a mentor yet, this will be a fine day to find one. Others are receptive to your charm and will find it easy to spot your talent and take note of the rich potential in you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Consider changing the rules of a game or agreeing to different terms in a relationship. It's also an auspicious time to make new arrangements with a boss, colleague, client or customer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will benefit from self-parenting. For instance, you may make a deal with yourself that you can "play" after you've cleaned your room or finished your "homework."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Let your inner confidence show in your style of speaking. If you are too self-effacing, your credibility may be called into question.

Talk with certainty, and others will be certain of you, as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will effectively integrate two parts of your life that don't always fit nicely together — for instance, your work with your family life, or your leisure with your work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Research an influential person you would like to know. The future holds an encounter. If you say the right thing, this person will not only show you the ropes, but will also pull a few strings.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 31). You'll be highly motivated, and once you get in motion, you will be determined to succeed one way or another. Through the next three months, your social life will bustle along at a busy, happy clip. April is romantic, and May brings a financial bonus. In July, you'll alternate between tranquility and adventure. Capricorn and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 42, 14, 3, 10 and 17.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm an 85-year-old Pisces, and I have a granddaughter who is a 5-year-old Aquarius. Her parents give her so many things that it seems to take a lot to impress her. As much as I would like to, I don't have the financial means to travel with her to a theme park or buy her fancy toys. I want her to remember me always. What can I do with her that will create the most impact?"

The experiences you create with her do not have to be expensive to be memorable. As a soulful, creative Pisces, you shouldn't doubt your ability to make a deep familial connection. You naturally put your heart, soul and imagination into your interactions. Your loving presence alone will create a memory. And you can enhance that memory by giving it some sensory impact. Do you like to cook? The smells, tastes, textures and sights of what you make together will stick with her for a lifetime. Pisces are also quite musical. Playing music, either on an instrument or music recordings, will engage your Aquarius in lasting ways — especially if you sing and dance along. Also, consider creating special nicknames for each other.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: He is Scotland's biggest movie star since Sean Connery, and he draws big box-office dollars worldwide. But fame is not the goal for Aries actor Ewan McGregor. Driven by the challenge of doing the best possible work, McGregor makes admirable professional and artistic choices. McGregor's natal Venus in creative Pisces complements Mars in the industrious and responsible sign of Capricorn.

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