The windup to Father's Day happens under the adventurous Sagittarius moon, calling up an expansive feeling and a brave spirit of adventure. What's over there? That's the curious call of this moon that has people looking for the greener grass on the other side of the pasture. Whether or not it's actually better "over there" remains to be known. It's a gamble.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You want important things, but you want frivolous things, too, and those are the things that may take precedence, because you're fun like that. As you indulge in the lighter side of life, big issues are being resolved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People around you have money to spend, and you're just the one to tell them where to spend it. You have ideas that will create a win-win for everyone. And your ability to sell those ideas is particularly strong now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Theoretical information excites your intellect, but how can you actually apply it to your life? You want change, you want improvement and you want hands-on training. Bottom line: You need a teacher who's done this before.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll do more because you know there's more that needs doing. Also, you'll hold out for the best, and when you finally get to taste the thing you want, it will be wonderful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If all you had to do was amuse yourself, how would you get that done today? Something will happen to change the game and make you think about your life a little differently.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're willing to push things a little further than you were, because you sense that a relationship won't grow until after the shake-up. Ten percent more honesty will bring the healing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's time you claimed what you're good at, because the others are not going to do you any favors in this regard. You're going to have to point the way. Maybe it's arrogance, or maybe just marketing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your heart sends warm wishes and welcoming affection. Your head is going to need a little longer to get around to all these changes. Go gentle. It will all happen in good time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Those who follow the crowd will end up in crowded places. You're a leader in this regard, so mostly you'll have the crowd rallying behind you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Cherish the people in your life who make you more courageous because they feed you hope, paint you a pretty picture of the future and help you feel good about all that you're bringing into the battle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Perhaps you feel slightly reckless, but paradoxically, this is just the kind of swagger that lets you take hold of what's really yours in this world and use it to the full advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Losses can be blessings, pains can be sources of great strength and the opposition is, of course, the best reason to improve and become masterful. You'll find yourself grateful.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 18). Do you have the feeling that destiny is on your side? She is. Next month brings a lift and a bump to the right career track. Your personal life is exciting in August because new friends keep things fresh. September shows you lifestyle improvements. November settles a legal issue. Sagittarius and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 28, 14, 33 and 19.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm an Aquarius and very much fit the description of my sign. Recently this is causing me a problem, though. I have many, many friends, but when it comes to romance, I have trouble settling down with one person. I often think it would be nice to have some stability in my love life, but I just haven't met anyone who I feel like being with for the rest of my life. I'm 40 and I've never been married. It has been suggested by my friends that if I ever want to be married I should get serious about it now. What do you think?"

Think about your life thus far — you haven't conformed yet, so why would you start now? Aquarius is an intellectual, progressive, quirky sign and often Aquarians don't relate to conventional societal molds. Your timeline is not the same as other people's. To follow another person's advice about when you should marry is just absurd. Settling in with one relationship will happen naturally when you want it to and when you're good and ready. Stop over-thinking this and trust your innate sense of timing as well as your primal instincts for finding lasting love.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Country superstar and vocal coach of "The Voice," Blake Shelton was born under the sign of the twins with Mercury and Venus in Gemini as well. These friendly, sociable and smart planetary influences offset a more serious, emotional and soulful moon in Pisces. The Pisces moon and two Leo planets suggest that Shelton would also make an excellent film actor.

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