It's time to celebrate the blue marble we're riding and appreciate our good fortunate for being able to call the most beautiful and interesting planet around our home. This Earth Day happens under the Taurus sun (the first earth sign of the zodiac and a highly grounding influence) and the Pisces moon of creativity and spirituality.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Once you figure out that you're not going to get what you need or want from the situation, move on. Don't wait, argue, negotiate or give it another chance. What you want is just around the corner. Head that way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's a lot of futility in mental exercises such as weighing the options, delving into the history and considering other assessments. Skip it. Get down this: Do or don't do. Your gut will tell you. The only way to make things happen is to act.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Communication is like music; it's as much about the spaces as it is about the words. There is a good kind of silence and a bad kind. The bad kind is awkward. The good kind is attentive and purposeful, and it may even mean love.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're totally focused on getting through your work, which happens to also be a lot of fun for you today. Research will be part of it. Go for the story behind the story. That's where the gold is.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). With the current state of Mercury, it's hard to avoid taking information out of context or reading too much into things, but do try. Also, go to the source for your information wherever possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your experience has taught you quite a lot about what to expect from situations like the one you face today. And yet, this one is slightly different. Reserve your judgments for later, as you're likely to be surprised.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be focused on developing your skills. This is a better way to spend your time than trying to make something happen that is clearly not working.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your lifestyle is not for the faint of heart. It takes strength to handle responsibilities and deal with the needs of those around you. You will rise to the occasion in every way, though it does come at a cost.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Diversity makes a group strong, and differences of opinion will be half the fun. As long as people respect one another and don't invest too much identity in being right, it will all work out today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Tell people what you like about them. Mutual admiration gets a friendship started. Over time, this casual relationship is sure to blossom into something more substantial.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll pinpoint the culprit keeping you from being organized. More than likely, it's a desire to get more things accomplished in a day than is reasonable to expect, thus causing the unfinished activities to pile up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Though small details that don't go as planned — such as a missed phone call or appointment — are inconsequential, they may still throw off your rhythm. Detach and get into a breezier frame of mind and you'll soon get your mojo back.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 22). The obstacle in your path is completely surmountable, which you'll prove in the next four weeks. Friends help you move up, over and on. In May, romantic notions become romantic actions. Bank your winnings in July; you'll need the savings for what you want to build in October. Aquarius and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 38, 10, 13, 27 and 19.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "How can I make the best use of the fourth quarter moon phase?"

The universe is not a big fan of leaving loose ends untied. To keep things running smoothly, complete the circle. Otherwise, it's like trying to go forward with incomplete wheels that wobble and bang and get stuck. Do what's necessary to finish what you started. The most auspicious time for this is during the fourth-quarter lunar phase, which is between the full moon and the new moon. That's where we're at now, by the way. The fourth quarter started on Wednesday, April 19. If the new moon is when we set new intentions for ourselves, and the full moon is the culmination of an intention, then the fourth-quarter moon is like last call at the neighborhood pub. It signals you to finish off that pint, ask the one you've been flirting with for phone digits and pay your tab. Wrap it up. It's really very simple once you realize that the universe wants you to rest before taking on a new project.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: He has been nominated 12 times for Academy Awards and has won the Oscar three times. Jack Nicholson is an icon of "cool." This treasure of American cinema has legendary charm. His anti-authority air is reflected in his natal chart: His sun, Mercury and Uranus in stubborn, independent Taurus. Venus in Aries indicates a fiery, passionate approach to anything he loves — or hates!

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