The new moon on St. Patrick's Day suggests that this celebration will not only be one of heritage but also of spiritual bonding. Old grievances will be put to rest. New intentions will get off on the right foot. Say a prayer for the evolution of your soul and the soul of the planet. Mars enters Capricorn today, too, lending power to the purpose.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Anticipation can enhance or detract from an experience. The wait can make the experience seem more amazing, or, if it wasn't worth the wait, underwhelming. Before you play the waiting game, calculate your odds.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Take the relationship on your terms, not the other person's. Hopefully both of your terms match up pretty well so you don't have to make a big deal out of this. But if it happens that you have to choose, choose yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll prove your value to others then add more value and then double that. It's really not for them. This is like the reps a bodybuilder does to get into top form. Your reps are building your character.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). As for grabbing the brass ring, the way to do it is to take a calculated and confident leap. Don't impulsively lunge for it: You may lose your balance. If you're not quite ready this time, let it pass. Wait until it comes around again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're getting increasingly invested in a casual arrangement, and it's time to make sure you're getting something back. Think about what's fair, and then think about what you really want, fair or not.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). For the majority, memory is among the more imperfect record-keeping systems. And even though yours is better than most, don't rely on memory for what's precious to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's an ugly thing when the privileged undervalue their gifts. You certainly wouldn't want to commit that crime. (You might be surprised who sees you as privileged.) Don't devalue what you have with overly modest words.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your favorite relationships of the weekend will be the ones that promise you excitement, fun, connection and mutual respect. Actually, they don't even have to promise: An implication will be enough to go on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). While some scientific evidence suggests that enlarging your social circle may lengthen your life, other studies point to the healthful necessity of solitude. Whether you give love to them or you, love is still the answer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The energy of judging people is rotten regardless of the semantics. The verbiage is really irrelevant because it all boils down to the same tone of superiority. Leave the conversation. Go where you feel the love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'd rather not give the situation a definition or a label just yet. You're enjoying yourself! The fun you're having is contagious, and your playful spirit keeps it continuous as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are open to the gift of intuition and will be frequently and boldly guided by divine forces. Through this month, keep asking your higher self what the most advantageous next step might be.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 17). Creating your own joy is your chief responsibility. You'll have the guts to decide what's important and dismiss the rest. Because your loved ones mean so much to you, their needs make it on the list, too — but you've healthy boundaries about this. May and August show the opportunity to transcend routine. Capricorn and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 13, 49, 12 and 1.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "Will we stay together? My birthday is May 28, 1950, and his is Sept. 1, 1952."

You are two very different kinds of people, but you can work through any problem if you try. You're a Gemini with your moon in relationship-oriented Libra. Libra moon people are usually flirtatious, cooperative and able to charm even a partner they have known seemingly forever. And that quick-witted Gemini sun tells me that you are probably the usual one to bring up something new and interesting at the dinner table and that you have ideas about what fun trends to try next. You are ever young and fresh. As for him, a Virgo sun and Venus in Virgo too suggest that he's more subdued, with an appealing sort of restraint. He's probably very helpful, emotionally strong and steadfast most of the time. He has natal Mars in Sagittarius, which shows a tendency to travel for work. And he may have the habit of envying other people's circumstances. His desire to make his life as glamorous as the life he perceives others to have is a motivating force. You can help him learn to appreciate what he has and realize that nobody has anything better.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: In Rob Lowe's acclaimed memoir, "Stories I Only Tell My Friends," the Pisces superstar (with Mars in this psychic sign, too) chronicles key moments in his life when his intuition and foresight served him well. Though following his keen instinct has led to many career successes, Lowe is most effusive and celebratory about his family and the choice to make a life with wife Sheryl Berkoff.

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