Indulge in simple luxuries. Mercury and Venus join the sun and Mars in the sign of the bull, heightening our appetite for beauty and helping us to communicate in a manner conducive to attaining the lovely circumstances we seek. Now that there are four luminaries in Taurus, the sensual qualities of the bull are at their strongest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It's a day for living as quietly as your environment will allow. Build barriers to ward off intrusions. Preserve the sanctity of your own private headspace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are magnificently beautiful precisely because of the ways in which you are different from others. You will act and present yourself appropriately without conforming to what everyone else is doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Someone admires you. Perhaps you have known this subconsciously for a while, but you will now feel it and know it for certain. Don't think too much about it. Enjoy the attention.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Stay as objective as you can now. Strong waves of feeling could cause an impulsive and unwise reaction. The emotional distance of objectivity will allow you a wider array of choices.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll be more likely to get what you want if you don't demand it. It may be too early to even ask for it. For now, think about your desired outcome, write about it and envision it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You feel it's important to make meaningful and regular connections with your friends. You also understand that loved ones need to do the same thing, and it won't always involve you. You'll extend your trust and be adored all the more.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You prefer to be agreeable and would like to provide exactly what others need within the time frame they request. This is not always possible. It's better to be realistic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll notice when mistakes are being made, and even though they are not your fault, you will do all you can to right the wrong. You will be rewarded for your bravery.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll return a kindness paid to you long ago. Your actions will remind you of the way you felt back then, when the good deed was freshly bestowed on you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There will be a change for the better on the domestic front. Physical improvements are preceded by an attitudinal shift. Happiness and fiscal responsibility go hand in hand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your powers of observation are keen. You will unravel a mystery that had been building for years. But don't tell the others. They need to figure this one out for themselves.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A new relationship is developing. This is the time to establish some boundaries. Give some thought to the direction you would like things to go. Envision the way you would like to interact with this person in the future.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 15). You've had some glory days, but the best is yet to come. You'll be newly inspired to take on a professional challenge in June. By September, you'll be inspiring others to do the same. Family will encourage you and give you financial gifts, too. A sweet bond forms in July. November is your lucky month for travel or moving. Leo and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 1, 22, 49 and 19.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: This is the last week of the 2011 solar journey through Taurus. The Taurus sun has a visceral energy. It puts us in touch with our physical and primal proclivities. It awakens our senses and tunes us in to our subtler preferences. Venus and Mercury follow the sun into the sign of the bull this week. Venus is at home in Taurus, and the love goddess feels most beautiful there. People will be inclined to work on their attraction quotient during this transit, and many will pay more than they usually would for luxurious clothes, treatments and services. Greater attention is paid to diet and exercise, too. Some will get caught up in the moment and spend too much money on impractical solutions to beauty quandaries. To prevent buyer's remorse, be suspicious of such wording as "limited supply," as well as deals that include bulk buys for a discount. Keep your head about you. Also, be mindful of the fact that many of the most luxurious experiences of all can be had for a few cents — a long hot shower, for instance. And beauty rest can be had for free! On Saturday, the sun shifts from Taurus to Gemini, sparking mental energy.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Free-spirited Megan Fox is a Venus-ruled Taurus who was first bit by the acting bug after seeing "The Wizard of Oz" at the age of 3. Born under a Leo moon, her creativity is ever expanding, and the spotlight has a magnetic pull that is irresistible to her. Her Mars and Neptune in Capricorn suggests that Fox has a terrific business sense and is extremely competitive, as well as ambitious.

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