Keep the luck flowing past the full moon and eclipse by starting this day differently, just for thrills. It's not that we've such low expectations today that a new breakfast cereal can be considered an event. It's that new foods (routes, routines, songs) have always been events to those who are open to the wonder of fresh minutiae.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). For a purpose to be worthy of you it must force you to do new things that stretch you uncomfortably. Another good sign is if the aim causes you to join with others to accomplish what you can't do alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Don't expect each step forward to advance your interests, because it won't work that way. Still, if you're moving, you're learning — and that's what counts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The way to make this day count for something is to skip past the petty dramas that burble up in the early day. Forgive quickly and be equally quick to admit your own wrongdoing so you can sail on.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Later you'll get with the program, but you're in a mood to forget about it today. Your creativity will be strengthened by a lackadaisical attitude toward rules and structure.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your mood: provocative. Your role: troublemaker. Your main asset: a feisty spirit. Your talent: saying the funny kind of thing that makes people wonder whether or not you're really kidding.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's no point to staying on point. Loosen up and allow yourself to drift to new topics, people, moods, states of mind. Make it count; record your findings along the way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's not enough to be in agreement with the plan. Unless you're totally enthusiastic about it, opt out now. Otherwise you'll be along for a mild and rather joyless ride.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). One of the fastest ways to excitement is to sidle up to the one with the interesting life and make a new friend. You'll soon be included in adventures you wouldn't have known about if you hadn't reached out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The new styles don't always appeal to you. But when you start liking what you see, it's a sign that it's for you. Anyway, it will be fun to attend to your image again and bring it up to date.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Winning isn't always important to you, but today it will be. To win, you don't have to be the best in the world; you just have to be the best in the race. That will be easier when you chose the right race.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Self-restraint doesn't have to be equated with a somber tone. Discipline doesn't have to dampen your spirit. If anything, people experience your vibrancy because there is less to interfere with it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have a soft spot for those going through emotional turmoil, because you've been there. Wallowing, reflecting and examining each bit won't help in the least right now. Take a hand and lead the way to action.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 11). You're getting better at helping yourself succeed, and you'll see the proof of that before March is over. Family togetherness and adventuring will be a strong theme this year. May is your chance at a position; make sure you like the work that goes along with the title before you say yes. Love vows in July. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 49, 32, 11 and 28.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "My grandfather, a physicist, recently passed away. Before he died he was questioning his choice to devote his life to scientific pursuits, telling me that he wasn't sure his work wouldn't be used for evil in the end. I am now in medical school, shaken by grandfather's regrets, and doubting my scientific path. Do you have any advice for a Pisces?"

Knowledge is power. Power isn't inherently good or bad. It can be creative or destructive. You won't know how to use it well unless you are also wise. When you seek wisdom, you will gain knowledge along the way, and it will be just the knowledge you need to do the right thing. Of course, there is no university of wisdom. And though it takes time to grow wise, age alone does not a wise man make. The only way to become wise is through experience, an open mind and heart and a sincere desire to live in a way that will bring about the highest good for all. Yours is one of the healing signs, and it is also the sign of wisdom. You can avoid having the same regrets as your grandfather if you seek wisdom first and foremost with knowledge in second place or even further down. CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jennifer Aniston comes from a lineage of actors, but this bright star of the screen still had to earn her way into the limelight. The assortment of odd jobs she had before she hit the big time has informed many of her acting roles and given her performances an authenticity that keeps audiences coming back for more. Aniston has natal Venus and Saturn (the planet of love and lessons) in fiery Aries.

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