Jupiter and Pluto form an auspicious angle this week, assuring us that much will be accomplished as a result of a positive, hopeful attitude. For those who don't know what they have to be positive and hopeful about, a leap of faith won't be so hard to take under the Pisces sun. Believe and take a step. The ground will rise up to support you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You might do things you wouldn't normally do to accommodate someone — nice of you, but don't expect a return on this. Your payback will be purely spiritual, and therefore it's up to you to interpret as you will.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you don't know the answers yet, don't worry. You always find help when you need it. Furthermore, a quick review of the hits and misses of the last few weeks will reveal a single, clear, obvious and empowering goal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There is someone out there who is trying to help you but is over-helping you instead. The crazy energy of this feels repellent. Heed the warning in that feeling.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Life is a journey, and you're not wed to the road map. You're not even wed to the road itself. Your vehicle is capable of an off-roading adventure, and it's about time that you went on one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Make yourself comfortable. This won't require money. What's really needed is some organization. You have everything that's required. All you have to do is quiet your brilliant mind.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Homogeny is the enemy of perspective. You won't have to go out of your way to find someone with a different point of view. And when you find such a person, don't hesitate to ask everything you've been wondering about.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don't need to jump in and save the day. In fact, you'll be better off hanging back and waiting to see what's really necessary. Play it cool in every way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). While you follow the leader, are you wishing that you were the one bringing everyone along on this tour? It's a lot of work to be in that position, but you're almost ready for it ... almost!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your family now extends past the one you were born into. Most of the people around you are people you chose in some fashion. Your relationship with extended family will greatly influence your day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll take on a responsibility in order to give another person a break. This is among the absolute sweetest things you can do for a loved one, and hopefully you'll be shown the level of appreciation you so deserve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You might have to remind someone of the agreement that was made. You're both thinking of it differently. Forgetfulness (not malice) is at the root of this.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The best wrestlers know that not everything is worth going to the mat over. Love thrives because you know how to pick your battles, and you pick very few of them, if any at all.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 13). Because you're creative, you'll wind up in unusual places with epic stories to tell, too. The next three weeks will bring unpredictable adventure. There are several answers to the question of whom you should spend your hours with — yours is the best. It's wonderful to have so many options! Cancer and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 45, 33, 39 and 12.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "One or two close friends is enough for me, but I get accused of being shy and introverted a lot. My family says that's why I haven't gotten into a relationship really. Meeting people is hard, and especially the kind of guys I would be interested in dating. I think the right career will help though. Any advice about what that might be for me? I was born Jan. 31, 1971."

You're more outgoing than the evidence now suggests. There was something that happened when you were eight years old that you still have not completely overcome. Revisiting that time and place in history in your mind will help you reckon with your shyness. Once you understand what you are afraid of, your fear of getting close will fall away. You will do very well in journalism; any job connected with air travel (especially customer relations); in sales or marketing of sporting goods; or as a teacher, especially physical education or coaching. With Jupiter and several other planets in Sagittarius in your first sector of personality, you must have optimism and enthusiasm that others find quite inspiring, as well as a terrific sense of humor that cheers up everyone around you.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Michael Caine has appeared in more than 100 films and reigns among an elite circle of talented thespians. He has even been knighted by the queen of England in recognition of his cinematic contributions. With his natal Sun and love planet Venus in Pisces, the sign associated with great actors, Caine has a profound and abiding devotion to his art.

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