FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011 by Holiday Mathis on Creators.com

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FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

Hold on to your cell phones — Mercury goes retrograde in Aries, adding extra challenges to the realm of communication. And because Aries is the hotheaded warrior, some of these challenges will likely be the direct result of lost tempers and impulsivity. It's times like these that teach us the value of patience and clear communication.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will make a bigger effort to try to understand where someone dear to you is coming from. Learning more about his or her interests will help you gain the insight you desire.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A new person will arouse your curiosity. A bit of casual research is in order. You'll learn the most from a Sagittarius or Gemini who is equally intrigued with the subject.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Moods are fleeting, but e-mail is forever — at least it has the potential to be, as once you hit that "send" button, there's no going back. Furthermore, have a nice long think about anything you put in writing today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll perform as an individual with all eyes on you and will gain the acceptance of your audience. This personal win will bolster your confidence and give you the motivation to continue to grow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You prefer to do business where there is a strong sense of stability and tradition around matters of finance. You will connect with those who share your values and make a deal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have many friends, and yet you may not get the kind of attention you need from them now. Think about the relationship you'd really like. Once you start thinking about this, you will magnetically draw it to yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sit back and relax because today will be a smooth ride. Your preparation will pay off, your good karma will come back around, and you'll be just plain lucky.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will communicate masterfully. Your word choices put others at ease. For instance, instead of saying "no problem," which has negative connotations, you'll say "my pleasure," which creates good feelings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The presentation of an idea will sell it, whether the idea is a good one or not. A pleasant appearance drives the demand. You realize this and use it to your advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know a number of ways to make others feel better.

You will boost someone's mood with your kind words. Afford yourself the same kindness by engaging in positive self-talk.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You like people who might be classified as "go getters" as long as what they are going to get benefits you, too. Having common interests will help you tolerate the naturally opportunistic.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will be successful at selling a product or service, just as soon as you can see the product or service from the customer's point of view. Your strongly empathic nature makes this easy for you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 30). Your year is filled with friends, pleasures and amusements that balance well with your professional and family life. Next month a hobby connects you in business. In June, you will blossom as an inspired teacher and/or artist and will be paid well for your expertise. In August, amazing news has a happy effect on your family. Pisces and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 2, 14, 49 and 18.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "My friend is trying to get me to join a new business. It's a multilevel marketing model, and the products themselves seem quite excellent. There are people in the company who appear to be making a solid living, and they make a compelling argument for buying into the whole scheme. Whenever I go to one of my friend's events, I get really excited and swept up in the moment. But when it's time to plunk down the cash, my stomach tightens and I start to sweat and swallow a lot. I feel so uncomfortable that I just can't take the risk. My friend is an Aries, and she says I'm just being fearful and "chicken" and that I should live bigger and trust the universe. I'm a Capricorn. What should I do?"

By listening to your body's signs and rhythms, you ARE living big and trusting the universe. That is one of the ways providence speaks to you — through the tightening of your stomach, the spike of your temperature and the need to swallow. So while this business might be terrific for your friend, the bottom line is that you're just not feeling it. Don't let your friend pressure you out of self-interest.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Happy birthday to one of the most famous artists of all time, Vincent Van Gogh. The post-impressionism painter was born when the sun and Mercury were in impulsive Aries and the moon and Jupiter were in bold Sagittarius. These fiery aspects indicate a passion-prone iconoclast. Venus and Mars in Pisces shows a softer side and a spiritual calling. Before he was a painter, Van Gogh was a priest.

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