If you've ever been hit by an out-of-the-blue moment of inspiration, thank your muse. The Greeks charged nine sister-muses with those improvisational moments of creativity, and in a controversial move, Plato named poetess Sappho a 10th. As Venus and Neptune play with the ephemeral muses, get to know (name, talk to) your own.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If something sits too long in one place, it creates what the Chinese call stale chi. Move your life around. Invigorate your energy. Don't wait for the perfect storm to come along and do it for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's up to you to start a powerful cycle of renewal. You forgive someone — a relative, friend or yourself. Life responds in kind, forgiving debts you've been carrying for years.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You think you have three or four options. But the truth is that there are at least a thousand different ways you can approach your current situation. Brainstorm with friends, and then go for the playfully intriguing solutions.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you're not quite jiving with your work situation, don't worry. You probably need more education to do a job correctly. Sign up for a class. You could even meet a new sweetie in the learning process.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's only natural that you want to take charge, and you do a fine job of it too — so long as you listen. The ones you're leading have valuable information. You just have to ask the right questions.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 26). You hit your stride this year, zooming past obstacles that used to detour you. New relationships become quickly close, or old relationships are transformed with new energy. There's a financial bonus at the end of December and again in February. You'll be well recommended for an important job in May. Virgo and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 21, 19, 33 and 45.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don't have to dread negotiating. In fact, you might decide to look forward to it. You make a special connection while arguing back and forth, and you'll be able to reach sweet agreement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You refuse to be limited by self-definition. Venus skillfully persuades a different facet of your personality to surface. That rarely seen side of you that takes others, including yourself, by surprise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The fun isn't in showing the world what you can do. The fun is in making it look easy. And now you get extra points for your graceful handling of life's complexities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Charisma is high again. Your fan club includes not only people in your immediate circle but also people you see more or less daily though don't know well at all. Just keep charming them with that smile.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Put your work to the test. If others have to concentrate too intently to understand what you're doing, it's not yet simple enough to put out in the world, let alone offer for sale.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are not usually prone to obsessing over the superfluous. But a tiny piece of information may get stuck in your craw now, causing you to mull it over and over until you figure it out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're totally "on." You present and produce with great skill. If you're doing it for money, you'll be bright and witty. If you're doing it for love, you'll be magnificent.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am a Pisces, born March 13, 1966, and was recently dating a Taurus, born April 28, 1956. We broke up recently, and I miss him a lot. My judgment is off with most of the men in my relationships, and I have been hurt in the past. I feel like I wasn't fair to him in many ways and have a few regrets. Should I move on to someone new, or try to make up?"

This is about more than just this one relationship, so consider getting some help. Your Venus in Aquarius is unaspected (not talking to) any other planet in your chart. Yes, you're a warm, compassionate Piscean, but when it comes to your partner, you're not that person. You're an idealist in love. You think instead of feel about how you want it to be and want to set far too many rules. Why such rigidity? You may need to work harder to integrate the basics of Love Relationships 101 (i.e., mutual appreciation, forgiveness, acceptance, sharing) into your nature, but love is worth it. Your love nature is isolated, so talk to him. An insightful relationship counselor will give you pointers to model.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Opposite from Gemini's twins, the Sagittarius archer is double-bodied, too (part man, part horse), representing the dual nature of these changeable signs. Twins Barbara and Jenna Bush may complete each other's sentences, but Jenna represents Sag's gregarious, fun-loving sociable side, while Barbara embodies their Scorpio moon — the guarded, private side of their personalities.

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