The great law of the cosmos can be summed up in one word: attraction. It keeps the electrons of the atom flying around the nucleus. It keeps the galaxy swirling. And it keeps us pursuing the things that give our lives meaning. Today the sun and moon, both in air signs, will enliven the atmosphere by pumping in some extra affinity and mutual attraction.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today's conundrum: If you act out of a desire to make yourself happy you will wind up suffering instead. Act out of a desire to benefit others and your eyes will be opened to the opportunities in the situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The adrenaline rush that comes with feeling passionate about someone can be addictive. That feeling is short-lived, though, and you've learned to anticipate the mellow follow-up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You continue to be in high demand. Don't automatically accept other people's timetables as your own. Take control of your schedule and your attention. Consider changing the notification settings on your phone.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'd like to believe you are in control of your opinion of yourself, but unhealthy relationships do have a way of eroding self-esteem, and healthy ones have the opposite effect. How is a relationship helping or hurting you?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Whenever you feel impatient, the fundamental problem is an internal one, namely a belief that the world needs to operate differently to accommodate you. You'll love what happens when you stay measured and calm instead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). No moment is inherently more perfect than another, though certainly there are moments that are more memorable and/or personally satisfying to a particular ego. Just don't expect such things to be universal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be called to a role or responsibility. Your service to the group comes with some tedium, but the work will go by quickly. Besides, it's better than the alternative: being left out of things.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your heart will soften, and you'll feel more for the whole world, not just for the main object of your affection. The love you give will in turn make you more lovable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You and your group are in it together. Keep up the good communication and you'll be able to rely on each other to do what no individual could do alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll find the behavior of loved ones to be less than optimum. The frustration comes when you think you can control this. You can't, but as you learn to skillfully modify your reactions, things will change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). From the outsider view a lot of what you'll do today won't make sense, but you know perfectly why it has to happen the way it does. You'll teach someone, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The answer to a business problem will be found in another business entirely. The secrets to solving a mystery in your own life will be present in someone else's life.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 14). This busy solar year shows you building, re-building and making moves. You'll be surrounded by enthusiastic and loving supporters. There's opportunity for a savvy investment in July. September will bring new subjects of study and among them one so fascinating it may begin a passion you'll follow for years. Cancer and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 2, 4, 44 and 18.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "How do you suggest dealing with the difficult square aspect?"

The last and most troublesome of the major astrological aspects, the square occurs when two planets are at a 90-degree angle to each other. Unlike the opposition, which is also considered a "malevolent" aspect, there is no common ground to be found with the square. When planets square off against each other in the fighting ring, you have two options: head for the hills, or put up your dukes and get into the fight. Of course, most fights aren't physical. The hardest ones are internal struggles to align ourselves with our own best interests and healthiest choices. Squares involving Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Neptune generally result in miscommunication, but are not as volatile as those with Mars, Saturn, Uranus or Pluto. The big exception to this is the Mars-Venus square, which is like throwing a scented candle onto the fire. It can make a mess; but sometimes it's just what a relationship needs to clear the air and infuse it with something lovely.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Kevin McHale broke Hollywood stereotypes with his characterization of Artie Abrams, a wheelchair user, on "Glee." McHale himself is not disabled and was considered by his cast mates to be a top dancer of the show. McHale's natal Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus are all in Gemini, the sign ruled by wing-footed Mercury. Look for McHale in the television miniseries "When We Rise."

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