For the second time this year, Venus enters the realm of Sagittarius. The love goddess thrives in this expansive part of the sky. In the weeks to come, our interests will multiply. Through travel, the arts, foreign culture, language and philosophy, the world opens wider. New attractions and exciting ventures beckon. Fall in love with life all over again.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). External things have never defined you. Some say what's inside defines you, but that doesn't quite fit now, either. You're much bigger than your thoughts and feelings.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Organizing yourself well is a talent. You're pretty amazing at this now. You'll leave the house knowing that you are prepared for every important occurrence and some of the unimportant ones, as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will do something nice just because it feels good to do it. You probably won't give a thought as to what this will do for your karma, so the major karmic boost that results will be an unexpected bonus.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you face a challenge, you're not just facing it for you. You're facing it for everyone who has ever and will ever be challenged in a similar way. Hopefully, this knowledge will give you the courage to continue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's wide open for you right now. It's as though destiny hasn't put anything on the agenda for you, so do your thing. The only thing that is inevitable is what you decide upon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's someone you feel you can rely on in times of trouble, but it's important to you that you reach out to this person in the good times, as well. The relationship is built one phone call at a time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just when you thought you couldn't possibly be more in love with someone than you already are, a new surge of feeling swells up in you. Your capacity to love is endless.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You still may be reacting to the painful aspects of your past. Your relationship with someone special will help you work through these issues in a lighthearted and positive way today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There are buried memories and past heartbreaks you'd rather not recall. And yet, if you have the courage to dredge up such a recollection, you'll have a different take on it, which is a sign that you really have healed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The scene that unfolds is almost too funny to believe. It feels like you're the only one who gets the joke, though. You wish someone would wink at you so you would know that you're not alone in seeing the humor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though you like to know you've made a good impression, it's far more important that you be true to yourself. Otherwise, you'll be acting out a part to gain favor, which after a while will be exhausting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A joint venture will work out well for you, but only because you take initiative and your partner follows suit. Ultimately, it's your willingness to take action that will save the day.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 2). You're willing to move with the times, and so the future favors you. Your powers of concentration will be augmented. Furthermore, your attention is like magic in January. A new relationship blossoms in your nurturing sunshine. Financial improvement happens in February. June brings a move. Invest in September. Pisces and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 1, 35, 41 and 17.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "What does an energy worker do? My friend thinks I should go to one, and I'm not so sure. She mentioned that she might put rocks or crystals on me. This is hard for me to imagine. Honestly, I'm afraid I will laugh out loud."

Energy workers deal in the field of energy called an "aura," which exists around each person. Simply put, this field holds your vibes. Energy workers believe that sometimes your past experiences cause blocks that disrupt the free flow of your energy and that this causes sickness, sadness, fatigue, depression, etc. An energy worker will endeavor to free the blocks with whatever tools he or she likes to use. Some use crystals and rocks. Some use massage, aromatherapy and flower essences. I've also heard about those who focus on breathing and talking techniques. Usually, these therapies are meant to be used in addition to (and not instead of) more traditional methods of healing.

The right energy worker probably wouldn't mind your giggles. This person probably realized long ago how unusual his or her line of work is and how little most people know about it. Anyway, you've probably heard that laughter is the best medicine!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: K.D. Lang recently launched a new album with her band, The Siss Boom Bang, and is sharing her stellar vocals and beautiful music with the world at large, city by city. Lang was born when the sun, Mars and Neptune were in sultry Scorpio and the moon was in the sign of the entertainer: Leo. Mercury and Venus in Libra indicates that Lang is as charming and intellectual as she is vocally talented.

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