The Leo moon is a can-can girl, kicking up her heels with contagious enthusiasm. If you're cosmically attuned, you can't help but link your arm with that chorus line and join in the high kicking! Who needs a weekend to have a party? With the right attitude, work is a party, too. If not exactly festive, it's at the very least entertaining.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're loud and proud, but not everyone's in agreement. Instead of arguing a point, try saying, "This is how I see it, but I could be wrong." You immediately build consensus and respect.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're pulled between hiding out at home and showing your pretty face to the world. Imagine how celebrities must feel. If you can get away with staying in, be triumphant in your bliss!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Somewhere between back-and-forth communication and busyness, what you want to happen falls through the cracks. Rescue your heart's desire by naming it once more.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Love isn't a feeling or a proclamation — it's what you do every day for the people you love. And tonight, love is simply being there for them. Leo and Aries people especially need you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you miss a beat, swallow that lump in your throat and keep on dancing. You're doing just fine. All the rest of the world notices is how great you look.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 28). The surprises keep it interesting — you haven't a clue what's coming! What fun! Your delight culminates in a fantastic new circle of friends who buzz around your ideas and support your plans. You provide what family needs in April. August is your time to invest deeply in your own dream. Compatibility is strong with Gemini and Pisces people. Your lucky numbers are 3, 15, 49, 22 and 10.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Like peeling layers of an onion, you're getting closer to the root of a long-winded sadness. This is cause for celebration! You let go of pain by meeting it with understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whether it comes to making progress on your goals or attracting a relationship, readiness is everything. Measure the difference between where you are and where you want to be by the amount of joy you have in your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Someone clearly wants to make you happy, so you simply must surrender to the tempting offers coming your way. Still not convinced? "Methinks thou doth protest too much!"

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're drawn to what needs completion, but is that just a habit? Dare to leave some of it undone. Life isn't a successive to-do list, but an invitation to explore the million different names for joy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Somewhere tucked in the back of your closet is the equivalent of a hot-pink fedora or screaming polka-dot bow tie. Your life force is too strong right now to keep it hidden. I dare you to wear it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In love, you're on a learning curve. Heck, we all are, but it's becoming significantly more important for you to understand the block you have against receiving what someone's aching to give.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Procrastinating doesn't feel half-bad. There's no reason to change a behavior if it's working for you — but if it's not, ask yourself what you're really avoiding. The answer may surprise you.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My son, born May 11, 1942, has always had trouble finding work, but he works hard when he's got the job. That's why I'm so concerned now. He just lost another job (he's a software programmer), and no one is hiring now in his area. He sounds very depressed on the phone. Will his wife stand by him?"

Your confidence in your son matters much to him. You can help the most by seeing him as an employable person and a winner in every way. You didn't give his wife's sign, but if she would leave simply because he's out of work, it's no big love loss. Of course he'll work again. He's a Taurus with his moon in Aries. Be reassured that when he makes up his mind to carry out his purpose, he'll succeed. On the personality level, he's strong and has a tendency to be impulsive and rather too dogmatic, though very responsible in handling duties. He must be careful to guard against gaining a reputation as someone who can't get along with others — a problem I suspect was part of the reason his last employer let him go. If there's any way for him to rebuild his references or repair some of the damage, encourage him to do so.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Mariah Carey's talent is limitless. As the first sign of the Zodiac, Aries is like a perpetual child with no concept of the boundaries we learn as we grow older. Aries is also very comfortable with emotional extremes, which make for exciting performances. Her focus on quieter, more contemplative songs this year allows Carey to showcase her strength in a peaceful way.

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