The passing of the moon from social-minded Aquarius into the spiritual realm of Pisces brings a shift in the way people want to be acknowledged and attended. Instead of offering signs of kinship and approval, try your hand at the fine art of empathy. Ask the questions to help you truly understand how another person walks this world.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The emphasis will be on preventive action, doing your homework and researching to learn what has been effective in the past. Make a case for yourself before you are put "on the stand."

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A problem may be "stressing you out," but it also is potentially energizing once you realize it is solvable. The three small steps you take today will get you halfway there.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Dive right into what's bothering you. By the end of the day, you'll feel pleased with how you dealt with your challenges and you'll know that you have grown from the experience.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will find tricks to managing your emotional state. For instance, you can reduce anxiousness by doing a mental simulation of the events that lead to anxiety. Imagine yourself feeling calm as you process each mental image.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Creating a good vibe at home and having a bit of fun with your family will be top priorities. This will be made more challenging when others aren't getting along. Being together should improve things.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your soul searching will lead you to make a to-do list of concrete actions. You know that things change on a spiritual level when you work for a tangible result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don't seek knowledge just so you'll be smarter than the next guy. You learn because it's fun and often quite profitable for you to do so. Your education will reflect your lightness of heart.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have the capacity for outlandish imaginings, the likes of which will put you in the class of exceptional visionaries. Mental audacity will be followed by daring expansion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The coming days will be a festival of friendship, camaraderie and teamwork. Today you'll learn how best to communicate with partners. Your superb listening skills will pave the way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll feel like a wizard trying to find your place in the normal world. The more you try to fit in with the "muggles" the better you understand your gifts, qualities and, yes, peculiarities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your job or home responsibilities will seem to clash with your ambitions and desires. The conflict won't be resolved in a day, but by acknowledging the reality of it, you'll make considerable progress.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone sees a different you from the one reflected in your bathroom mirror. You may glimpse how this person views you as you listen to his or her compliments and take them to heart.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 25). You respect your elders and appreciate all that can be gained in time, though you don't accept that you are aging! In the next 12 months, you get younger through fitness and lightness of being. A love interest will help the process. Financial luck rewards the hard work you do through February. A deal will be signed in July. Aries and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 39, 1, 22, 30 and 14.

LIBRA 2012 AT A GLANCE:

JANUARY: You'll be soaking up new information like a sponge. Saturn in your sign will help you apply what you learn. FEBRUARY: You'll be rewarded for putting your imagination and artistry into practice. MARCH: You'll rein in your restless urges and stick with a program and earn money in the process. APRIL: Love and romance will be set in motion when the moon is full in your sign on the 6th. MAY: You'll be in the catbird seat on the 4th and 5th. Be gracious and discreet when envious eyes are on you. JUNE: Your ruling planet, Venus, makes a rare transit across the sun reminding you that love is something to be cherished and celebrated. JULY: You'll be highly competitive. Mars enters your sign, invigorating your inner drive for success. AUGUST: You might not get what you want, but you'll find a way to afford what you need. SEPTEMBER: Singles will discover love with someone who's been a good buddy. OCTOBER: Venus coming into your sign at the end of the month puts an exciting romantic spin on Halloween. NOVEMBER: You'll have a whole new look with Venus favoring you. DECEMBER: One of your key ambitions will finally be satisfied.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Singer, songwriter, record producer and occasional actress, Alicia Keys was born when the sun, Mercury and Mars were all in the musical sign of Aquarius. This configuration aligns Keys' intention, communication system and passion so that her songs move through her and straight into the heart of those listening. Her natal moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto are all in Libra, the sign of harmony.

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