There are many ways to fall, some of them pleasant, as in falling in love, and other so thrilling that people pay hundreds of dollars to do it, as in parachuting. Whatever sort of fall, for better or worse, the safest approach is to relax into it. Stiffness and resistance increase the chance of injury, so says the gravity resistant lunar/Neptune alignment.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's so much you don't have to get mixed up in if you don't want to. As you strive for a state of mental openness and receptivity, your stress levels plummet pleasantly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). At some point, you'll get about as much a return from your work as can happen. Keep in mind the law of diminishing returns. All the work you do after that point will yield less and less. Be alert to when you should move on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your way would have worked under different circumstances and with a different cast of characters. Alas, compromises were made. Good thing you're so flexible and you'll make the very most of it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). "Give 'em the sizzle, not the steak," may be the expression of con artists, though it's not always a bad thing to get one less steak. Maybe the sizzle is enough right now. It applies across the board today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To form a vision is the essence of creativity and the heart of leadership. Build a border of practicality and reality around the vision to keep it from crossing into the realm of delusion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You've learned to be selective in what you share with people. You'll stick with that strategy today to avoid engendering envy or causing people to focus on things that don't matter to the relationship.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You could go deep if you wanted to; you're certainly more than capable of understanding nuance and handling complexities. But what would be the purpose? There's so much accomplish on the surface right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's a light version and a heavy version. Go with the temporary, lighter commitment for a while, just to try things out and get a better appreciation and understanding for the full range of what's available.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The more you do, the more there is to criticize. That's why you have to be tough to express yourself. It takes courage. You'd rather brave the way of the doer than go under the radar and have nothing to show for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It takes confidence to keep it simple, and you've plenty of that. If there are too many fancy extra things, no one knows where to devote one's attention. Anyway, you're impressive without trying to be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Because you trust yourself and your innate sense of timing, when circumstances arise that require immediate action, you go for it. The others who don't know you yet haven't learned what you can do, but they'll learn.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). While fun is contagious, it's also subjective. When they're having fun and you're not, or vice versa, it's a sign that you're in the wrong place. Keep moving until the good vibes are mutual.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 30). The beginning of this solar return is marked by the spirit of playfulness, which creates both a general feeling of belonging for a group and deep and lasting bonds in certain relationships. You'll be inventive and will come up with new systems and products to keep abundance flowing through your world. Capricorn and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 3, 20, 40 and 20.

ASTROLOGY AND TUESDAY: The Spanish word for Tuesday is "martes," and from that you can see the root of the word Mars. Mars, the fiery red planet of war, is the ruler of Tuesdays. Now, I'm not saying that to align yourself with Tuesday's energy you should pick a fight! But do be prepared to get in touch with your passion. Put yourself fully into your work and your loves. Pinpoint your most difficult task of the week and schedule time to tackle it on Tuesday. If you have someone else setting your calendar, make sure this person knows to put the intense jobs on Tuesday. Most people are mentally at their sharpest on Tuesday and will have the strong energy it takes to move an agenda forward. Tuesday's powerful Mars energy brings your true strengths to bear in any situation, so don't be afraid to go for it. Rev up your body by drinking some spicy herbal tea containing cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Wars have literally been fought over these powerful Mars-ruled herbs, which have been shown to boost vitality. Tonight, hit the gym for a good cardio workout or engage in some form of friendly competition such as team sports, chess or an active game with the kids. Hide and seek, anyone?

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Taurean humor is sharp and dry. Case in point: Johnny Galecki who is perhaps best known for his role as doctor Leonard Hofstadter, the brainiac who bridged the worlds of geeks and girls in the television series "The Big Bang Theory." Those who enjoy a Christmas tradition that includes the 1989 Griswold family classic film "Christmas Vacation" know Galecki as young Rusty Griswold.

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