The full moon in Scorpio is a passionate influence. Exciting dramas will unfold, and mysteries will be revealed. Those who seek the truth will find it without having to navigate obstacles and illusions. What you see is what you get under this lunar influence. The evening atmosphere is romantic, soulful and deep.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Not only do you need someone to say they will cooperate, but you need that person to actually do it. Make sure you have a full commitment before you move forward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are slow to anger, but once you do "go there," the impression tends to last. You don't mean to hold a grudge. It just takes you a while to process all of the emotions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Just because you have the gift of gab doesn't mean you always feel the need to talk. You enjoy quietude when you're alone, and you appreciate comfortable silence in the company of a loved one.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It's a fine day to quest. You'll love how a search turns out. If you don't find what you were looking for, you'll at least find something else of value that you weren't expecting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll make a connection with a fellow fire sign — that's Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. When you look into this person's eyes, you see something real behind them and feel an energy that matches your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Calm yourself. Being relaxed is your success secret. The ideas and solutions flow through you. As long as you have a positive attitude, you'll find a way to do it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Doctors suggest that dietary variety is healthier than eating the same foods every day. Similarly, you'll be enriched by a wide array of social influences. Change it up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will love the bustle and fun of the day. You'll also need to get away to your own quiet space periodically. The solitude is necessary for you to assimilate what you learn and rebuild your strength and vision.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Friends want you to think like they think, and you may be open to influence. You have a talent for trying on a mindset to see how it agrees with you. If it doesn't feel right to you, you'll just think something else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). As much as you appreciate a good challenge, you will not be in the mood to deal with mundane mysteries, e.g., the mystery of the lost keys or jacket. Stay organized and aware.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You tell the truth, but you are also judicious about which truth to tell. You have an excellent sense about what someone might like to hear. You speak honestly and make this person feel terrific about himself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Just when you thought you had gotten rid of all your old baggage, you'll open another cabinet door and find a whole new pile of old emotional stuff just waiting to be hauled off.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 17). Your sense of purpose is bigger than life. Through the next 10 weeks, you are all action and follow-through. July brings a lovely break from your normal routine. You'll reflect and make a new plan. Your love life sizzles in August. You'll work and earn more in September. You'll master an art in November. Cancer and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 20, 19, 3 and 4.

Communication Tips by Sign, Part Four of Four: The full moon in Scorpio is an opportunity to make a deep and soulful connection. Each sign has its own particular preferences when it comes to communication. For instance, Capricorn wants to know early on what the purpose of the conversation really is. This business-minded sign sometimes comes off as very professional even in a personal setting. Also, Capricorn can be aloof if the conversation goes on too long, as this sign is usually quite busy and prefers action to conversation. In contrast, Aquarius will gladly talk all around a subject and is adept at an intelligent kind of conversational dancing that may or may not have a point. Creative and broadminded, Aquarius can elevate conversation to the level of an art form. Furthermore, this sign is a good listener and can find a way to connect with people, regardless of how much or little they may have in common. Pisces is adept at communicating in the more ethereal realms, which can be rather baffling for those who have a more practical approach. Pisces can be quite poetic — in the way that some poetry is difficult to follow and doesn't have to "make sense" to, well, make sense.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Janet Jackson has been taking a more intimate, stripped-down approach to her touring show than she has in the past, performing an entire show without a single costume change. Jackson's sun, Mercury and Mars are all in Taurus, the sign of the voice. Her moon and Venus are both in high-energy Aries. This combination indicates strength and stamina that are off the charts.

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