How were last night's dreams? The moon and Neptune align in spiritual water signs to give intensity, and perhaps some surreal creativity, to the wee hours of the morning. Some will awaken to sort out the mad-symbols immediately; others will let the subconscious colorings bleed into the fog of this last day before the Mercury retrograde.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Adorableness and boldness will go together. The one who charms you will probably do so because he or she has the courage to say what the others are keeping inside.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The rule enforcer is often unpopular. Since that would be you today, you may be able to circumvent the problem by letting them come up with their own punishment for crossing the line.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're cool. You're warm. You're hot. You'll do the whole range today based on the people you're around and the emotional temperature you feel will be most effective for dealing.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You shouldn't make the game so hard for yourself on a daily basis, or life will slowly grate at your joy. Why not give yourself multiple ways to win, smile and love? Set yourself up for something good.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're committed to helping the lives of others and this is what will make your own life great. Take it in stride. You can't help everyone at once, but you will make a difference.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You've an expectation for the day. It doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to include the one you love to see. Your connection with water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) will be especially strong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you share about your travels, they may be intrigued but they won't understand completely if they weren't there. That's what makes your relationship with your travel companion so special.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's hard not to judge your friends when you're witness to ill-advised behavior. It's even harder not to judge when you're the one messing up. But judgments won't help anyone now. Pointing toward a better way might, though.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know how you admire the one with a talent you don't possess? Well, someone feels the same way about you. The funny part is that you don't even realize you have this talent because it's so much a part of who you are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Halfway pleased isn't really your style. It's worse than not being pleased at all, because it ties up more of your time and attention. That's why you aim to please beyond expectation and experience the same.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When words aren't enough — and you will run out of them today — your heart will go forward and your actions will fill in the blanks perfectly. Trust yourself. They do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's still debatable whether the distraction is helping or hurting. On the one hand it lightens the pressure you were putting on yourself. Or does it only spread it to a different spot?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 4). Mysteries and investigations are highlighted, the most fascinating being the study of your secret heart. You'll finish a project in March and, after an invigorating marketing push, cash in at the end of May. You'll get involved with new people in the summer. Travels will center on things you must do and will enjoy just the same. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 10, 33, 28 and 12.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "When I was younger my mother used to tell me that falling in love with a rich man was just as easy as falling in love with a poor man, so I should choose rich. Now that I'm 28 I'm starting to see her point. I want a rich husband. Do you think it's wrong to put so much emphasis on money?"

I don't think it's "wrong" per se, because I wouldn't make a moral judgment against someone who is romantically motivated by material things. As long as you are up front about your motives, you are certainly entitled to them. I do think it's important to be realistic about what money will bring you; i.e., it can buy experiences but it cannot guarantee that you will enjoy them. It can buy a pretty dress, but it cannot buy attractiveness. Also, be aware of the way power is distributed in relationships based on who controls the money. Capricorn natives have great need for feeling powerful and in control. Having your own means will be a tremendously fortifying feeling. If you partner up for money, just be sure you know what you're bringing to the relationship and feel empowered by those contributions.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Coco Jones recently released a new single and will star in the drama "Grandma's House" in March. The Capricorn star learned to perform by singing the national anthem at NFL games and made her NFL footballer dad proud. Aquarius is another dominant force in Jones' natal chart, with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus all in that station of charity, philanthropy and giving back.

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