Is a lemon fast or slow? Believe it or not, this nonsensical question has been central to scientific studies in which most people conclude that the answer is "Fast." Something about your senses tells you it's so. And your senses will tell you much, much more illogical truth if you ask this of them during the last days of the zany Aquarius sun.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There will be such interesting people around you now that you will forget yourself entirely and get lost in their lives and stories for short stretches of time, only to return to your own life much richer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). They've told you what to do, but they didn't tell you how to do it. No matter — this is what you're best at today. What you'll come up with (which only seems logical to you) will be surprising ingenuity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To learn about independence, self-possession and the social imperviousness necessary to make a unique stamp on the world, look to the cats. To learn unwavering loyalty and the appreciation of simple joys, look to the dogs.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You know that you don't need to impress anyone to be loved; nor do you have to maintain a certain image to be accepted. But there's something in you that wants to do these things anyway. Chalk it up to personal expression.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To be of use for the greater good is your sincere wish. If that can happen in a way that applies your talents, develops your strengths and makes you smile, it's a truly fantastic day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Getting from place to place has its challenges, but nothing can revoke your ability to smile in transit. "Happiness is not a station you arrive at but a manner of traveling." — Margaret Lee Runbeck

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There's a very secure feeling in having a little extra to buy your favorite delights. And if the things you do to get happy don't cost very much, you'll be rich indeed!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Just as you can't say it's always raining or always hot, it would be unwise to define yourself based on how you feel now, tomorrow or next week. Your moods, like weather, will pass.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your fellow Sagittarius Mark Twain suggested, "In his private heart no man much respects himself." Do you believe these sentiments? Though you appear confident, you struggle with doubt, only because you are human.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Groups move slowly: The bigger the group the slower they move. When you travel alone you're beholden to no one. Make a decision about whom to align with based on when you need to get somewhere.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll invite someone to engage in a contest. This could be an official invitation, a casual verbal suggestion or an unspoken — but very clearly communicated — dare.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When the cards are properly and fairly shuffled and dealt, there is nothing anyone can do about which ones end up in hand. With today's gaming mindset, you'll play whatever you get with great style and results.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 16). You'll get enough of a wonderful thing in the next 10 weeks. The trick is to be appreciative and moderate about what you do next. Your determined attitude combined with diplomatic skill will move you up at work. The love wells run over in April and June when you'll be moved to express your heart creatively. Cancer and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 37, 41, 25, 16 and 49.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Years ago I wrote to you about my relationship with a Pisces. Your response was right on, and I am still with him a decade later. I've grown to resent his inability to make a lasting commitment to me, among other issues. We have a home together and get along so well, and he's the most upstanding, kind, honest human being I have ever met. Ultimatums are not my style, but I just cannot reconcile my resentment that what our relationship is now is what it probably will always be. Any advice for a Virgo?"

Structured and traditional, Virgo likes knowing where things stand, while Pisces can remain quite comfortable in a dreamy state of limbo. Wanting to be married when he is indifferent may be your "breakup" excuse because you love him too much to reject him outright or leave him without good reason. If you like living together, release your resentment and create the relationship the way you want it. Marriage will come as a natural outgrowth of that. Now it's time to be honest with yourself: After 10 years, do you still enjoy it? Or has he, and your resentment toward him, worn you out?

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Michael Jordan has been called the greatest athlete of all time, though his all-star status was hard-won. He was once cut from his high school team and was not considered the best player on his college team, either. The fleet-footed Aquarius (with Mercury and Saturn in Aquarius, too) applied intelligence, persistence and creativity to become an athlete for the ages.

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