The Aquarius sun is focused on the whole picture. As long as one person is suffering, the others cannot be completely happy. So anyone who makes life better for someone who needs help, or who stands up for the defenseless and the meek, will be favored by the astrological omens. The Aries moon inspires valiant efforts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Routine work will be healthy for your creativity. As you follow the same steps over and over, your mind will roam to dreamy places where solutions abound.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). New business will come to you because you have a reputation for being practical and down to earth. You will methodically turn each new lead into a loyal customer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will be improvement-oriented, and you will find ways of streamlining your daily tasks. Others will imitate your style, especially at work. You will bring your colleagues up to the maximum level of efficiency.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are a genius at public relations today and will present your work and life in such a light as to get exactly the response you want. Your most brilliant work happens when you shoot from the hip.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your heart's desire is to reach the top. Not everyone has this wish, though the ones who do will give you stiff competition. In the end, your victory will be sweet because you worked so hard for it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have a high tolerance for discomfort and should by no means take advantage of this quality. You are as deserving of pleasure as anyone else. Indulge yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may feel uncomfortable being fussed over, but that won't stop your friends from doing just that. Be patient and graceful. Soon the attention will leave you, and you can relax.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have impressive skills, but you still need to add a few more to your arsenal in order to succeed in your chosen arena. Consider learning new software or taking a course in public speaking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don't always feel that you fit into the conventional molds that others seem to embody so easily. You'll express your more unique and possibly unpopular views today and will be accepted anyway.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When someone says you can't do it, that's precisely when you think you absolutely must do it. In this context, proving someone wrong is one of the supreme pleasures of life!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a one-track mind, though today it is not likely on the track that others want it to be on. Instead of fighting it, see what happens when you indulge your strong will to see where it will lead you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Three is the magic number for you, and you will excel in a trio of some kind. There really is a value to you in this regard that cannot be duplicated by you alone or with only one other person.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 8). You give so much of yourself, and this year loved ones give back twofold. You'll make a magnificent discovery in March. April brings emotional sunshine and satisfying work. May is your chance to spread your wings. There's an unexpected windfall in July. Someone needs you, and you deliver in October. Aries and Sagittarius people are crazy for you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 1, 22, 9 and 18.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was wondering if it is pre-determined that some people are very good with money and others are not. I have had no luck with money. When I have it, it doesn't last. I work hard, but I guess I play hard, too. I wonder if things will ever change, or will I always have trouble with having enough? What do you think? I'm an Aries."

If you don't think you're good with money, there's a lot you can do to change your fate. Aries people tend to be impulsive, and they also take risks that more prudent signs wouldn't take. The upside of this is that risk generates excitement. Also, without risk, there is no reward. But you know the downside. Risk takers will inevitably lose, too. That's just part of the package. If you want to do better financially, you can start by realizing that money is just an energy you exchange. What do you give that has value? When you focus on that, you will more easily attract money and develop a healthy attitude toward finance. Otherwise, you are chasing paper money, which is a symbol and not the actual thing that makes a person wealthy.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Newlywed Seth Green is a prolific actor, writer, producer and voiceover artist. This Aquarius has a natal chart that is well-balanced and widespread, indicating the kind of person who gets along with everyone, has many talents and finds much to enjoy about life on a daily basis. His moon in Virgo suggests a hard worker, and Venus in Capricorn shows a definite knack for business.

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