Tomorrow, the new Leo moon gives us the perfect start date for projects designed for the public eye. So this is the day to choose a powerful focus. What part of your life would benefit from major publicity? A charitable cause? A show? A sales campaign? Once you know what you want to take public, the Leo energy does the rest!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Enjoy sweet, soothing hours of calm. Yes, the very presence of such an opportunity suggests that a storm is brewing. Even so, you'll not be sorry you took advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The stars highlight your power over the past. Your past isn't so much what happened to you as what you believe happened to you. And you can always change what you believe.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're flying high on the wings of love. Just make sure you have enough fuel so as not to crash. A good foundation is key. If single, you'll meet a sweet soul through mutual friends.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your stars indicate that it's about time you resolved the tension in your life. Make peace with old enemies, at least in your own heart. Singles could make a love match while doing something charitable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). What more could you ask for? Legal and insurance matters work out in your favor. Past injustices are reversed. Tonight reveals the true reason for a loved one's behavior.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 11). Through all the transformations of your life thus far, you've only been made stronger. This year you apply your strength to making a dearly held wish come true by the start of October. Relationships become purposeful. You not only know what you want, you know how to get it. Your connections with Pisces and Gemini people are enchanted. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 33, 29 and 5.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Relationships produce too many yawns for your taste. Time to put things back on the passion track. Create excitement and urgency. Throw a party or put on a show — or do both at the same time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Loose, casual relationships are enjoyable. Stiff, formal and high-maintenance relationships, even more so. You can't help but be seduced by those problematic but endlessly brilliant types.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Remembering birthdays and anniversaries puts you in league with the socially astute, yes. But it's those surprising gifts for no reason at all that make others adore you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're mysterious and exciting to your fellow fire signs — that's Aries and Leo. The aura of secrecy around you attracts sizzling romantic interest.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Nothing has a more sour influence on your psyche than unlived bits of life. So take out the list and figure out which items you can move from the "someday" category to the "now" category.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You've listened and learned. That's why you'll alternately turn heads and raise eyebrows. Others are surprised, refreshed and impressed by all you bring to the table.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You enjoy acceptance and affection — mostly because you give those things. Note: Just because somebody doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they've got.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I've been dating a guy for five months, but already I feel that he could be my soul mate. I've been through it all in relationships and can't believe how amazingly we connect and get along. We never even fight. If there's an issue, which happens rarely, we just discuss it rationally and carry on. Do you see this lasting for years to come? My birthday is Feb. 10, 1986. His is June 6, 1983."

You're a dazzling, engaging Aquarius who thrives on relationships from all walks of life. But when you're with your equal, the universe just vibrates around your happiness. Your Gemini sun can meet your requirement for a stimulating, exciting relationship. He's a ball of energy, looking at life from as many angles as you, and a natural at keeping life fresh and new. And there's steamy chemistry here, too. But attraction is the easy part, right? Your question about years to come is the clincher. Commitment happens when you truly understand that growing and changing isn't threatening — it's mandatory. Honor and support this. Yes, this is a special and potentially life-changing relationship. You're strong individuals, made stronger together.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The Lion, king of the jungle, insecure? Pshaw. But it's true for Rosanna Arquette and many other Lions. On a superficial level, Lions despair over their physical attractiveness because, on a psychological level, their worst fear is being passed over. So the next time you see a beautiful Lioness like Arquette despairing over who's the fairest of all, compliments and kisses reassure.

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