For the last five months, Uranus, the planet of surprise and rebellion, has traveled retrograde. Benefits included: greater self-control; suppression of urges; observation of decorum; openness to criticism; and even application of said criticism! Uranus goes direct today to suggest a less-constrained process. What works now will be more along the lines of: Feel it; say it; do it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). In a way, you're selling something — an idea, product or your vision of the future. Your ideal "customer" will already be a little interested in what you're presenting before you even get there.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The forefathers of the structures of society are often taken for granted by those too young or ignorant to understand the personal sacrifices made by those who have come before. Contrastingly, you're aware. Point it out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Recipe for the day: Reach your hand out and say hello. It's the start of something beautiful. Next, mention what you want. Keep moving until you find the one who can help you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don't assume that all are as moral as you. Guard your place in a deal. Get your name on record and everything down on paper. You can be a nice person and still stand up for yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have a lot to give, but will they really appreciate it if they get it all at once? What about if you built a sense of scarcity around what you're offering? Use human nature to your advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your energetic investments will pay off nicely. As for your financial ones, consider putting your energy there first. Money usually represents past energy expenditures, which can be a little too removed to fully feel.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll influence others, but more importantly, you'll comply with self-directions. To follow your own instructions is no small deal; in fact it's the magic ticket and the key to getting what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Like a computer programmer, it's on you to fix a bug in your life. Don't procrastinate! Procrastination leads to guilt, which leads to more procrastination. It's exhausting. Now is the moment. Fix it. Go.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're better today than you were yesterday. If you can continue to say this every day, the improvement you are wishing for will come together early next year.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Follow your opportunities, not your passion. Yes, the two will converge at some point — not yet. Your opportunities will take you somewhere; your passion will leave you alone in a room.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you don't exactly love the plan your friends are coming up with, make your own. You want to add to the good times, but you won't be able to unless your heart is in it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are used to seeing a certain person as very powerful. You may be surprised by how vulnerable this person really is. Lead with your natural empathy and you'll get to the truth of the matter.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 29). You'll be busy in the first part of this solar return — no letting up in the second quarter! Your success formula includes paring down. A skeleton crew will get it done. Your tremendous self-control and persistence will be rewarded by a goal reached in September. Relationships thrive; take pictures, and write things down. Pisces and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 20, 33, 16 and 19.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "What is the best way to deal with a Sagittarian 3-year-old girl who throws at least one tantrum a day? I'm at my wit's end. I've tried reasoning with her (futile) and putting her in time out, which doesn't work. Neither does a spanking or taking away privileges. I'm a Leo."

You're both fire signs, with passion that has many modes of expression. This intensity of feeling can be channeled into creativity, projects and affection. It can also be channeled into frustration, jealousy and a bad temper. The fuel for this passion is attention. As a Leo you understand very well how another person's eyeballs can signal you to keep performing. It's the same with your energetic little fire sign. The more attention you place on her tantrums, the longer she'll carry on. Try withdrawing and doing basically nothing to discourage or encourage her. If you can leave the room or at least keep a distance between you and remain nonreactive, you just may find that she works through her feelings rather quickly. Do not engage her until her anger turns to sadness. That's when she'll accept your comfort, which will help her return to her usual sweet self.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The ever-fresh talents of Ted Danson have graced the world of film and television for four decades. He combines his Capricorn confidence and swagger with the show-business savvy of his moon and Saturn in Leo. He proves his superstar comedic timing playing himself in the television series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and in the role of George Christopher in the HBO comedy "Bored to Death."

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