Jupiter and Mars are like Batman and Robin: cosmic superheroes intent on blocking the potential negatives of Mercury's retrograde and the sun square Saturn. They needn't be so vigilant, though, because the Gemini moon is on our side, suggesting we talk about problems, share knowledge and work toward satisfying solutions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Just because you're not exactly cut out for a certain kind of work doesn't mean you shouldn't force yourself to do it anyway. You'll enjoy trying something new, regardless of your skill level.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're the consummate problem solver, and you'll spend quite a lot of time making life run more smoothly. Ultimately, you'll be the one to change a system, refine a technique or improve the available tools.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have a gift today for listening objectively to your thoughts. Extract wisdom from them while weeding out the voices that are pointlessly negative.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The truth shall not only set you free; it shall make you laugh in the process. So after you laugh, consider why you did. There is no "funny" without "truth."

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Inaction may save you from making a bad move, but if you are letting fear paralyze you, it's not worth it. Right now, a bad move is better than no move at all, because it puts you back in the game.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The reason so many people want to be around you now is that you appreciate those who were already around you, and the others got wind of your good vibes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). For you, it's not about the money; it's about what you could do with it. Filmmakers turn money into light. Songwriters turn it into music. Once the cash is in hand, your mind whirs with possibilities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Unlike water, different people boil at different degrees. A situation has you at a simmer now, and you'll decide whether to get out of the fire or give it more fuel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your visual sense is enhanced now. You'll be exposed to beauty, and you'll love the experience of learning through your eyeballs. Also, you can learn quickly by picturing information.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your inspiration comes from a source, and then later you're the source of inspiration for someone else. So keep looking for what gets your creative juices going. You owe it to the next person to stay inspired.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A friend in need may be a friend indeed, but today you can't help but favor the ones who aren't in need. Even giving souls like you appreciate a break now and then.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will be surrounded by the things that reflect who you are. Your values, taste and sensibilities shine through as you share, display and decorate from the heart.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 15). Your intuitive powers are heightened throughout the next five weeks, and you'll be delighted by what happens when you act on one of your whims. August brings hard work followed by a windfall. October puts your knowledge to the test. Family happenings will be joyous, and relationships begin anew in 2013. Leo and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 2, 34, 38 and 18.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Mercury, the minister of communication, will spend a longer than usual stint in theatrical Leo, promising to infuse conversation with the kind of incandescent enthusiasm that garners attention and heightens the drama. And since Mercury happens to be traveling backward through Leo's spotlight, farcical elements of misinformation, misunderstanding and outright deception will serve to keep the action popping along. The key is not to take any of it too seriously.

Adding to the challenge is a square of the sun and Saturn in Libra, which may produce convincing evidence that our partners and friends are trying to annoy us to death.

If all this foolishness has you tempted to put on a stoic face and just get through it, you're not taking full advantage of the situation. Dare to jump in and have a little fun instead. Use all the confusion like a magician uses flash pot powder. The distraction is the perfect time for you to scoop up some fun — or make a rabbit appear from an unlikely place. Mars and Jupiter form a lucky trine to support whatever delicious madness you can come up with to make people — or yourself — smile.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: As president and editor in chief of the Huffington Post Media Group and the author of 13 books, Arianna Huffington is known for having strong opinions and sharing them widely. Huffington's birth chart is unusual, as her sun, moon, Mercury and Uranus all are nestled in Cancer, suggesting a highly intuitive, soulful and nurturing personality. Her Venus in Gemini brings sharp wit and sociability.

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