They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so power through today's mental demands by feeding the Gemini moon and Virgo sun your favorite vitamin-fortified cereal. The word "cereal" originates from Ceres, the Roman goddess associated with Virgo and agriculture, who holds a staff of wheat — symbolic of her ability to provide.    ARIES (March 21-April 19). You understand how to make others feel cool and young. That's why you'll be presented with invitations. People ask you to help them out with highly personal choices, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You've probably heard that it's a mistake to meet one's icons. Well, heads up — you'll likely be in a position to make such a meeting extremely possible for yourself. Should you refrain? Nah! Go for it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Fair-weather friends get a bad rap. So, they're still friends, right? Good for a few laughs? And the cosmic weather, being fair enough right now, supports all the fun you're bound to have.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People seem intent on getting answers from you — the kind of answers you really haven't a clue about how to give. Just nod energetically or gaze knowingly. Wordless answers are so often accurate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want to be understood and adored — not possessed! Luckily, when you assert your independence, others will get it right away and back off. Sagittarius relationships are good for work and pleasure alike.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 4). Life unfolds in unexpected and wondrous ways over the next ten weeks. Your closest relationships support the ways in which you want to explore your talents. Some start new jobs in January. Singles make romantic commitments in February. See different parts of the world in May. Libra and Taurus are lucky love signs. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 20, 17, 35 and 28.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You politely disregard what anyone says about your love life. The reality of relationships can only really be known by the people who are in them. However, don't disregard what you know in your heart.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Though you hold someone in high esteem, thinking is not the same thing as loving. Bring a relationship out of your head and into your heart. Then act on the resulting impulse.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If it looks like hard work, you don't back off. The merits of your vigorous efforts far outweigh the momentary muscle ache involved. Take two aspirin, and you can cash your check in the morning.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your life is so much more manageable if you can integrate the different parts of it, especially your relationships. Soon, it's not "work friends" and "family friends" but just "friends."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The stars deliver a lesson in partnership. Now you know what you're willing to do and what you're not. When you're easygoing about it all, others follow suit. Be that kind of Pied Piper.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The best way to get things done now is not to do it all yourself but to delegate, cooperate and use others to make you accountable. All in all, it's a harmonious, energetic and creative day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Seize the chance to dazzle the public with your erudite thoughts. You probably don't even think you have any interesting knowledge on the subject at hand, but that's where you're wrong! Just open your mouth and see.

ASTROLOGICAL TOPICS: Your Sun Sign and Your Health. As the sun moves through Virgo and summer releases into fall, we're focused on productivity. Schedules increase, and signs of stress can appear out of the blue. Without a doubt, prevention is the best medicine — and astrology can help. Like an expert homeopath, your sun sign points to potential health challenges and creates a custom-tailored prescription! ARIES: It's all in your head. Under stress, you're prone to tension headaches. Whether it's from unexpressed or sublimated anger, in all disease, inflammation and pain are your key culprits. Acupuncture may not appeal to you at first — needles to get rid of pain? But this ancient science directs your abundant chi (energy) into its proper channels, releasing opiate-like pain relief throughout your body. Ahhh. TAURUS: You can blame sluggish metabolism for low energy, weak immunity and extra pounds. Have your thyroid gland checked by your doctor. Oh, and get regular hugs. Huh? As the sensualist of the zodiac, your body needs lots of cuddling and pampering to stay healthy and happy. Not only is it great for your health, it's great for your relationships, too. Massage is another sweet treat. Stay tuned for Gemini and Cancer.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Virgo Beyonce Knowles has a powerhouse chart. With five planets bundled in Libra, Beyonce's power base is in relationships — how well she treats others surely comes back to her. As accountable Saturn enters her sun sign, might Beyonce find a way to make catchy lyrics, like "Don't you ever for a second get to thinking you're irreplaceable," more positive and loving?

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