Regarding today's journey: The anticipation of great happiness upon arriving at the destination will motivate us through the boring parts and bolster us when the going gets tough. If it were a movie, reaching the destination would bring dramatic satisfaction. But it's not a movie, and under the Taurus sun, satisfaction will likely be quietly fortifying.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When the sounds, sights and tastes that speak to your heart and body are the very same as another person's this builds a sense of belonging, comfort and kinship. You can have love without such commonalities, just not as quickly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don't need to forgive anyone or be forgiven for anything. This is a day to accept the way it is and build from here without rehashing or giving any focus at all to the way things were before. This is now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Everyone loves a pretty package. In today's instance, such a promise will intrigue and attract many. You'll be drawn in just like the others. But you won't stay "in" if there's nothing compelling inside.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes the unaccepted and seemingly unacceptable thing is the truer thing. You're willing to look at it without taking offense or being astonished. The majority isn't always (or even often) right.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This electric energy that buzzes in your body when you engage with an exciting idea or pursuit is evanescent — but very real. So act on it while the sensation is alive in you! Otherwise you'll miss out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). While you admire those with the means and taste to cultivate exceptional collections, you will be more moved by those with a knack for beautifully cultivating the ordinary, elevating what is truly unexceptional.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What you face today is not a difficult situation, and perhaps that's the problem. Challenge engages you. Create your own secret goal for the situation. That will help you wholeheartedly step into the game.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have so much love to give, and today it radiates from you in many forms, including the words of encouragement you lend, your friendly smile and your other smile — the one with all the mischief in it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You must fulfill your duty precisely today. If you do more than your duty, it's interference, and it could upset the balance and undermine others. And of course you never want to do less than your duty.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The obstacles of the day will not be big dull rocks in the path. They are living decision-makers, and they are not stupid. They will yield to influence, persuasion and also stern resolve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You've a kind, soft heart. However, today it will be very wise for you to avoid getting mixed up with the chronically unlucky types who are perpetual victims and bottomless pits of need.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll be so attracted to the person who exhibits opposite qualities from yours — the "yin" to your "yang" or vice versa. You'll swirl together and help one another roll along.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 2). Your identity will shift this solar return. You no longer relate to certain pursuits; other interests will outshine them. Craving the community of like minds, new involvements will change your schedule and your priorities. Your enthusiasm for a team will be highlighted in June and will lead to a subsequent quest. Aries and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 28, 9, 30, 22 and 18.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "I'm a Cancer. A year and a half ago I lost a close friend whom I had secretly crushed on for four years. Now I'm 25, and I can't seem to get past this loss and find someone new. I've never had an actual boyfriend, but I always thought my special friend and I were soul mates and that we would eventually be together. There are a few guys who have tried to get with me, but I just can't let go of my sad past. What should I do?"

You are a hopeless romantic, Cancer, and this tragic loss at such an early time in your romantic life has set up a story in your mind that is difficult for the average Joe on the street to figure into. But you need an average Joe — or 10 — to get you into the groove of reality. Think of these Joes as nice guys who will enjoy your company, bring you out of that crabby shell and help you understand and embody the social skills that will lead you to relationship normalcy. In short, hold up those crabby pincers of yours and snap out of it. Your friend would have wanted you to love (or crush) again. You can do this.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Dwayne Johnson is a tough Taurus, and he can appear manly even while swapping recipes with Martha Stewart or playing the tooth fairy. Perhaps it's why he's atop Hollywood's A-list these days. Born to the first earth sign of the zodiac, his nickname, "The Rock," is astrologically fitting. Venus, Mars and Saturn in Gemini reveal a witty, spontaneous, flirtatious and communicative nature.

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