Before "google" became a verb for Internet searching, "Google" was the name of a new Internet search engine company incorporated on this day in 1998. This birthday makes Google a Virgo, the sign known for thoroughness and consistency. With the sun in Virgo and the moon in Capricorn, it will be easy to find out exactly what you want to know.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Projects have been derailed, and now — due in some part to your ingenuity — things are getting back on track. You'll affirm your position and resume your place in a team effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are not tempted by the things that others in your group find irresistible. Therefore, you will be better suited to a certain task today. People will depend on you, and you will come through brilliantly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have many ideas and not enough time to act on all of them. However, the ones you do act on will make quite an impression. Tonight you'll get a message from someone surprising.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You invite your favorite people to events you think will be fun, but you should also invite them to events you think will be laborious, tedious or boring. Because when you are in good company, the time zips by.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll feel comfortable enough to relax and be you. You'll accept that your feelings are neither wrong nor right — they just are. When you're no longer worried about making an impression, that's when you make the best one.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will be moved to turn up the volume in the ways you express yourself. It feels good to be effusive, showing your love with great enthusiasm. Others see you as courageous in this regard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It will be very tempting to diversify your interests, hedge your bets or investigate new options. However, the real success secret is to pick one interest, bet or option and obsess over it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have the ability to doodle your way out of a problem. Whether you think you can draw or consider yourself a creative person won't matter in this instance. Wisdom will be released as you drag your pen across the paper.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your self-image is changing, and your style reflects this. You may be inspired to take charge of your wardrobe. You want to wear your clothes instead of letting your clothes wear you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Political moves will affect you, particularly on the job. Your work situation may seem, in some regard, glaringly unfair. Then again, if you don't look for reasons to be disgruntled, you won't find them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're not trying to win an award or anything. But still, you'll appreciate the accolades coming your way before the month is over. You'll see the first signs of success today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Publicity is a necessity in most lines of business. Unless you are a spy, don't try to go under the radar now. Dare to dramatize your work. You could use the attention, and eventually that attention will translate into money.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 7). This year you'll strike a happy balance between your personal relationships, professional interests and favorite hobbies. Your expertise will earn you money and privileges in October. December brings a chance to travel and gather new fans. An unexpected turn in January shows you a different part of life. Aries and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 14, 23, 35 and 18.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "My 12-year-old daughter seems to have hit puberty early, and with it comes an attitude that drives me nuts. She also has a sassy mouth and frequent ditzy spells. Do you have any insights about Aries teens?"

For many teen girls, rebellion is a natural part of growing up. For headstrong Aries, it's a stage of development that is practically unavoidable. Your daughter is expressing her right to her own opinion and building the self-confidence to make her own choices. You'll help her learn to do this while maintaining a respectful attitude toward you and the others in her environment. There is so much changing in her world, and as she deals with all of these changes, it may be challenging for her to focus. It may seem to you that her common sense has flown out the window. It will return. But for the time being, it will be necessary for you to cater your communication to a person who is only half-listening. Let her know very clearly what is expected of her, and be specific about it. For instance, if she's expected to do certain chores around the house, tell her exactly what they are and when they should be done. This will be much more effective than telling her to "help out around the house."

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Queen Elizabeth I is widely considered to be the all-time greatest monarch of England, so much so that her rule of England for nearly half a century is referred to as The Golden Age of English history. The royal Virgo was born when Mercury and Venus were in the politically savvy sign of Libra. Her Taurus moon signifies determination and strength. Mars in Gemini indicates eloquence.

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