Mercury's sign change advises forethought in matters of communication. At the very least, send kind thoughts out before you send yourself out. If applicable, do research about what you're getting into. Anticipate need and expectation. Have a few icebreakers or ideas in your pocket. This will set the tone for smooth, pleasant and fun interactions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll do the things today that make you more gorgeous tomorrow. It's not just about health, fitness or better skin. It's a soul-deep effort involving self-examination, compassion turned inward and behaviors of support and kindness aimed at you, from you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A single good negotiation changes the trajectory. Small percentage gains compound. Ask for more than you're used to asking. Raises, higher rates, better terms. Money appears simply because you finally ask for it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What's needed isn't obvious, and your last evaluation no longer fits the moment. Conditions have changed. Step back and reassess. A quick recalibration now puts you ahead of anyone still acting on old information.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Opportunities travel through people. Expand your circle of collaboration. New partnerships, introductions and communities will bring possibilities you wouldn't find on your own. The focus should align with what you want to do both creatively and financially.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In relationships or environments where second-guessing is the norm, life gets stressful. Every decision and interaction becomes twice the emotional labor, which causes you to move slowly and tire out quickly. You deserve to be in environments of trust.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Labeling a thing can help you to understand, organize and manage it. But be aware that the definition can also put a limit on what a thing is or cause it to show up in only the ways that match the name.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you even wonder for a second if there's a better use of your energy and talent, then of course you're right. The challenges that are a good fit for you are out there. Don't doubt it, and don't settle for the boring same ol' thing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Physical pain is a signal you instinctively respect. You pull back. You protect yourself. Emotional pain deserves the same credibility. If something hurts your feelings, don't pretend otherwise. Get away first, analyze later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It's one thing to do the right thing when everyone is watching, and quite another to do the right thing alone. The first is expected. The second signals character. Those with integrity don't think about being good. They just are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The work may not seem inherently interesting to you, and that is precisely what makes it a perfect vehicle for your sparkling personality. It's an ideal channel for your creativity. It's an excellent mechanism for interpersonal bonding.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In the world of computer viruses, a little nefarious code has the potential to corrupt the whole system. Negative self-talk is a little like this. Deal with it head-on. Find the phrase that's not helping and rewrite, replace or delete.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Being honest about what you want and really going for it — that's a thrill. But if you can only do the first part, you'll have done more than most people. Start by noticing your micro-reactions. What do you linger on, envy, avoid or replay?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 14). Welcome to your Year of the Brilliant Casting. You decide who you want to be. No more accepting the "casting decisions" of others. You choose the role, and if it's not there, you write it for yourself. More highlights: a soulmate-level bond and ample dollar amounts flowing to where they will multiply and do good in the world. Breakthroughs strengthen your position and voice. Aquarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 13, 20, 34 and 47.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Born in the sign of youth, Abigail Breslin was among the youngest actors to be nominated for an Academy Award. The Aries actress, director and producer was born when the sun, Mars and Saturn were all in the ram's powerhouse positions of passion and fuel. Her Pisces moon is the perfect placement for a serious actress, and Mercury in Taurus lends the grounding necessary for successful living through stardom.

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